Toulmin Model of Argument

Structure an argument with claim, grounds, warrant, backing, qualifier, and rebuttal.

Questions this Concept answers

Why does the Toulmin model include a 'qualifier' such as 'probably'?

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Toulmin Model of Argument for Persuasive Speech: Claim Grounds and Warrant

The Toulmin model of argument is a way to build a persuasive argument or speech that an audience will accept. Developed by philosopher Stephen Toulmin, it breaks an argument into a claim (the positio…