Making good arguments Four components of a good argument (toulmin's model) Claim(c): the opinion being argued fo Reason(R: the reason that the claim is based on Data(D): the evidence that supports the claim or reason Warrant(W): a general rule of inference that authorizes the step from Reason to Claim 2 Different types of Data From case materials Beyond case materialsMaking good arguments Four components of a good argument (Toulmin’s model): • Claim (C): the opinion being argued for • Reason (R): the reason that the claim is based on • Data (D): the evidence that supports the claim or reason • Warrant (W): a general rule of inference that authorizes the step from Reason to Claim. Different types of Data • From case materials • Beyond case materials 2