Toulmin Method

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What follows is a sample student argument, analyzed by way of the Toulmin Method. It offers an example of how this method might be implemented as a way of breaking an argument into its parts, then examining those parts to see how they contribute to the overall effectiveness or ineffectiveness of the argument.

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1. Read Example Student Argument

2. Analyze the Claim

3. Analyze the Reasons

4. Analyze the Evidence

5. Analyze the Anticipated Objections and Rebuttal

6. Draw Conclusions from a Toulmin Analysis