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Backing (Clarification). Qualifier (Probability). Rebuttal (Reservation). Toulmin Model of Reasoning. Data (Evidence). Warrant (Reasoning). Claim (Conclusion). Backing : Immune systems protect from disease. Qualifier : Possibly.
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Backing (Clarification) Qualifier (Probability) Rebuttal (Reservation) Toulmin Model of Reasoning Data (Evidence) Warrant (Reasoning) Claim (Conclusion)
Backing: Immune systems protect from disease. Qualifier: Possibly. Data: Remo stayed at the vet’s with kidney failure & soon returned to die of FIP. Warrant: A cat with a low immune system can contract FIP. Rebuttal: Unless the virus was latent. FIP Argument Claim: Remo contracted FIP at the vet’s.
Backing: Our experience with coffee is common. Qualifier: Probably. Data: We see two cups on the table between the two people. Warrant: We drink coffee out of cups in the U.S. Rebuttal: Unless this is in England. Line Drawing Argument Claim: The couple is drinking coffee.
Backing: The law specifically defines responsibility. Qualifier: Beyond doubt. Data: Police officers saw John leave a house carrying a VCR which was not his. Warrant: Burglary means taking another’s property w/intent. Rebuttal: Unless he can- not understand his actions. Burglary Argument Claim: John is guilt of burglary.
Backing: We spend a lot on safety. Qualifier: Definitely. Data: A three-lane highway between Hemet and Temecula would be safer. Warrant: We want to be safe. Rebuttal: Unless we can achieve safety in other ways. Highway Argument Claim: We should build such a 3-lane highway .
Data: Many Americans cannot afford adequate health care. Warrant: When citizens cannot afford a vital service, the government must assist them. Exercise C1 Claim: A national health care plan is vital.
Data: More people would have access to [that canyon area]. Warrant: What benefits more people is what should be done [implied]. Exercise C3 Claim: The canyon area ought to be developed.