Toulmin Model Week 4 D3

One concept that I found interesting was the Toulmin Model on page 250-252. It has to do with arguments and how to test them.  In the model there are 6 parts which make up an argument; Claim, Qualifier, Data, Warrant, Backing, rebuttal/reservation. The claim, which is what the speaker wants the audience to accept. The qualifier, which tells the strength of the claim.  Then is data which is like evidence to support the claim that is being made.  The hidden part is the warrant, and this is where the argument either keeps going or ends depending on the link between the data and the claim. In order for some people to accept the speakers claim after the warrant, some need more evidence which is the backing.  The last part of the model is the rebuttal/reservation which talks about how the claim doesn’t hold true. Some people who don’t believe the claim or warrants might bring up rebuttals to see how those respond to their arguments. Since people sometimes only give others part of their arguments, its good to look at the model and see what is left out. Especially if you are making an argument, you should make sure you have all the information needed, for if someone were to rebuttal what you are arguing about, you can then rebuttal back as well to prove them wrong.