Toulmin Model of Argumentation – Counterargument According to the Toulmin process, a powerful way to conclude our argument is by pre-empting and answering a potential counter-argument. This can be ...
What is the Toulmin Model? The challenge in many types of speech, particularly in original oratory, extemporaneous speaking or, of course debating, is to make a series of persuasive arguments on the ...
Toulmin Model – Qualifier OK, so you’ve built a strong argument following the Toulmin model. You start with a clear and robust claim, then follow that with some evidence or data that supports the ...
Toulmin Model of Argumentation: Warrant and Backing The third and fourth stages in Toulmin’s Model of Argumentation concern a warrant that links the evidence to the specific claim you want to make, ...
The Toulmin Argument: Using Data and Evidence In Toulmin’s Model, the use of data and evidence is absolutely critical in order to build credibility with the listener (or reader) and provide empirical ...
Making Clear Claims "I think Marvel is better than DC!" Well, you might agree with me on this, and you might not. But I’m sure many readers will ask, "What do you mean by better? Are you talking ...
What is the correlation vs causation fallacy? Did you know that ice cream sales and shark attacks are highly correlated? But before you stop buying ice-cream to save yourself from a shark, have a ...
Yet Another Logical Fallacy! A very common logical fallacy in debating is called a hasty generalization, also known as the “general rule” fallacy. In fact, this is arguably the most common logical ...
Introducing the Appeal to Authority Fallacy The Appeal to Authority is one of the most common types of argument in debate. It’s also one of the most misunderstood. Citing experts and authorities in ...