https://ilearn.laccd.edu/courses/222141/pages/the-toulmin-model-diagramming-an-argument

April 26, 2023April 26, 2023 Discipline: Communications and Media

Purpose: To develop and practice the skills of assessing the strengths, weaknesses, and underlying assumptions of arguments made by others.

Directions:
After reading Chapters 3, 8, and The Toulmin Model–Diagramming An Argument Canvas page select one of the options below to analyze the arguments made by the author.
For your chosen selection write a 2-3 page paper analyzing the arguments made by the author.
Identify the elements of the Toulmin model present in their arguments. What are their claims? What reasons do they give to support them? Why are these reasons considered valid? Provide examples.
What evidence is used to support their points? What are they using that evidence to demonstrate? Provide examples.
Topic Choices (select one of the following articles below to download a copy)
Article: “Community College Students Succeed at Elite Schools—When They’re Admitted”, Adam Harris, The Atlantic
Speech Transcript: Prison Labor, Farrah Bara-University of Texas, Austin, 2016 National Speech Champion in Persuasive Speaking
Article: “These Kids Are Ticking Time Bombs: The Threat Of Youth Basketball”, Baxter Holmes, ESPN
Article: “Yes, In-N-Out’s Fries Are Bad”, Danny Palumbo, The Takeout <——Note: This one has a more intentionally humorous tone than the others. Still, the author has a clear point of view and attempts to back it up with arguments. See if you can spot them!
Paper Requirements/Tips/Additional Suggestions:
Paper should be 2-3 pages, double-spaced, 1” margins, 12 pt. Times New Roman Font, with a clear header identifying author of the paper.
Paper should contain elements typical of a college-level essay (introductions identifying main goal/thesis, body paragraphs that highlight organization, complete topic sentences, conclusion that summarizes main ideas, etc.)
Paper should be in MLA format for in text citations and bibliography
Specific examples from the article, essay, etc. should be provided in the paper.
No additional research is needed, focus on the arguments made by the author.
Try to avoid offering additional arguments in favor/in opposition to the author. You do not need to agree or disagree with the points made in the article, just to identify as many examples of the Toulmin model as you can find.
Here are the topic choices links, 
Article 1 / https://ilearn.laccd.edu/courses/222141/files/40437320/download?verifier=f4a2sCkmqiXkNDGtsUQgDm7mxvTXCgDZaLPm6s3V&wrap=1
Article 2 https://ilearn.laccd.edu/courses/222141/files/40437311/download?verifier=1Rb6O3B17gVwq2kVyhD8urhbxcD3RXwFX8f1ozAW&wrap=1
Article 3 https://thetakeout.com/in-n-out-has-terrible-french-fries-heres-why-1846514613

Are you struggling with your paper? Let us handle it - WE ARE EXPERTS!

Whatever paper you need - we will help you write it

Get started

Starts at $9 /page

Login Register Reset

How our paper writing service works

It's very simple!

  • Fill out the order form

    Complete the order form by providing as much information as possible, and then click the submit button.

  • Choose writer

    Select your preferred writer for the project, or let us assign the best writer for you.

  • Add funds

    Allocate funds to your wallet. You can release these funds to the writer incrementally, after each section is completed and meets your expected quality.

  • Ready

    Download the finished work. Review the paper and request free edits if needed. Optionally, rate the writer and leave a review.

Place order now