Toulmin Model of Argumentation

The document discusses the Toulmin model of argumentation developed by Stephen Toulmin, which identifies the basic parts of an argument. The model includes a claim, grounds or data to support the claim, a warrant to justify how the data relates to the claim, backing to support the warrant, a rebuttal or reservation of circumstances where the claim may not apply, and a qualifier specifying the strength of the claim. The Toulmin model can be used to analyze arguments in sources and to critique one's own arguments.