Topic: Social Media makes us lazy.
Attach to the paper an outline, and here an example for the outline:
Toulmin’s Model of Argument
How to use this worksheet:
Toulmin’s model is an effective tool to help you question your sources and the essential elements of your own argument.
Use this worksheet to plan your own argument. Decide on a claim that is supported by the data and the warrants you have discovered through your research. Knowing the elemental structure of your argument is an essential step toward producing an effective argument.
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List your claim made in the argument (thesis):
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Reasons to support your claim:
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Grounds/data to support each reason:
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Identify the warrants (What are the underlying assumptions? – need one for each reason)
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Record backing given for the warrant(s):
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List qualifiers:
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Conditions of Rebuttal:
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Concede in and/or refute rebuttals:
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Remember, for each reason you have to back up your claim(thesis statement that should be the last sentence of your introduction), you need to include the grounds/data, warrants, backing, and qualifiers for that reason.
You must have an opinion about the topic and you must be able to be research it
Check for these questions when debating about a topic
1.Can a valid argument be made against it?
2.Can I defend it logically against this argument?
If you can answer ‘yes’ to both of these questions, you can be assured that you have an interesting topic.
- Introduction
Attention grabber (often a memorable scene)
Explanation of issue and needed background
Writer’s thesis (claim)
- Presentation of writer’s position
Main body of essay
Presents and supports each reason in turn
Each reason is tied to value or belief held by audience
- Summary of opposing views
Summary of views different from your own (should be fair and complete)
- Response to opposing views
Refutes or concedes to opposing views
Shows weaknesses in opposing views
May concede to some strengths
- Conclusion
Brings essays to closure
Often sums up argument
Leaves strong last impression
Often calls for action or relates topic to a larger context of issues
After the introduction paragraph, you will begin your body paragraphs. Each body paragraph will include the following:
Reason
Grounds/Data
Warrant
Backing
Qualifers
After your have presented your argument, respond to opposing views (conditions of rebuttal).
Lastly, conclusion should wrap up/sum up your paper and return to the claim/thesis.
The claim is the conclusion you have drawn in support of your position – your thesis statement – where you stand
This statement must be strong and well-thought out.
Data/Grounds is the evidence or information that supports the claim; it is the proof that backs up your opinion
How do you come to an opinion?
You examine the facts
Data must be verifiable
It must come from a qualified source
The source is sufficiently unbiased
The data is recent and up to date
The source is credible and coming from a credible/trustworthy source
The source/information is typical
the source/information is representative of your claim
All three points of rhetorical triangle addressed (logs, ethos, pathos)
STAR criteria used to drive evidence
At least two direct quotes incorporated
Outline clearly stating claim, reasons, warrant, grounds, etc.
Sources: Four sources, one must be a scholarly journal, one must be from the RMU database (please mark this source on your reference page as such)
Length: 4-6 pages, not including cover page, abstract, references
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