Toulmin’s argument pattern can be simplified as a general thesis-support structure
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- An academic argument means the specific examples to support the thesis statement.
- Consider the following essay structure. Which do you think can be the most convincing argument? A: Opinions of both sides of an issue are discussed first. Then the author says he supports one side. B: The author presents the thesis statement first, and then support it with some examples. C: The author presents the thesis statement first, and then support it with three reasons. D: The author presents the thesis statement first, and then support it with a hierarchy of reasons and evidence.
- Consider the following essay structure. Which do you think can be the most convincing argument? A: Opinions of both sides of an issue are discussed first. Then the author says he supports one side. B: The author presents the thesis statement first, and then support it with some examples. C: The author presents the thesis statement first, and then support it with three reasons. D: The author presents the thesis statement first, and then support it with a hierarchy of reasons and evidence.
- Consider the following essay structure. Which do you think can be the most convincing argument? A: Opinions of both sides of an issue are discussed first. Then the author says he supports one side. B: The author presents the thesis statement first, and then support it with some examples. C: The author presents the thesis statement first, and then support it with three reasons. D: The author presents the thesis statement first, and then support it with a hierarchy of reasons and evidence.
- Which is not the essential element in the Toulmin Model of argument?