Toulmin's Model of Argument

Toulmin's Model of Argument is a way to analyze and build arguments by breaking them into parts: the claim (the main point), the evidence or data supporting it, and the warrant (the reasoning that connects the data to the claim). It also includes qualifiers (words like "probably" or "sometimes" to show certainty), backing (extra support for the warrant), and rebuttals (recognition of possible counterarguments). This structure helps clarify how arguments are constructed, making it easier to understand the strength of an argument or identify potential weaknesses.