1. The Basics of Argumentation and the Toulmin Model
By. Neesath Shah

2. Argumentation
Argumentation=the process of making an argument. (process of presenting reasons that support a claim.)
Claim=conclusion or idea you want you audience to accept.
3 types of claims are: Fact, Value, and Policy.

3. Argumentation
Two Steps to proving a claim: providing support, or evidence, and reasoning.
Support/Evidence = facts, statistics, or statements by authority used to prove a claim.
Reasoning = logical steps that relate the support to the claim.

4. Toulmin Model

5. Toulmin Model
Data/Ground = the support.
Warrant = the reasoning step.

6. Toulmin Model
Reservation = exceptions to the warrant

7. Example without Reservations
Claim: You should buy the Bowflex.
Data: The Bowflex Home Gym will help you burn fat.
Warrant: Since you want to lose weight and feel great,

8. Example with Reservations
Claim: You should buy the Bowflex.
Data: The Bowflex Home Gym will help you burn fat.
Warrant: Since you want to lose weight and feel great,
Reservations: Unless the Crossbow Home Gym will help you burn more fat and build more muscle.

9. Quiz Question 1. What are the three types of Claims?
Question 2. What are the two steps to proving a claim?
Question 3. What is the purpose of the Warrant?

10. Answers 1. Fact, Value, and Policy
2. Providing support and Providing reasoning.
3. It is the reasoning step.