TOULMIN’S MODEL OF ARGUMENTATION

What would you say is your level of understanding about TOULMIN’S MODEL OF ARGUMENTATION?

• I feel very confident in understanding the model.

• I feel very unconfident about the model.

• I'm not sure.

• I need more training on the model.

What are the three primary component/elements of the Toulmin model?

• rebuttal, backing, grounds

• claim, grounds, warrant

• backing, grounds, qualifier

• none of the above

Which of the following is NOT an element of the Toulmin model?

• Qualifier

• Rebuttal

• Backing

• Support

The __________________ in an argument are the evidence and facts that help support the claim.

• Grounds

• Warrant

• Claim

• Rebuttal

The __________________ is the assumption that links the grounds to the claim.

• Grounds

• Warrant

• Claim

• Qualifier

The point being made by the author.

• Grounds

• Warrant

• Claim

• Qualifier

It is the support or explanation provided for the warrant.

• Grounds

• Warrant

• Claim

• None of the above

In a Toulmin model, you use a(n) _________ to avoid making absolute statements, so you will not be disproven based on unusual cases or situations.

• Grounds

• Warrant

• Claim

• Qualifier

It is an acknowledgement of another valid view of the situation.

• Grounds

• Warrant

• Claim

• Rebuttal

The argument where the truth of the premises provides good reasons to believe that the conclusion is probably true.

• Logical Argument

• Deductive Argument

• Inductive Argument

• Analogical Argument