Reference no: EM132440534 , Length: 6

Topic: Social Media makes us lazy.

• Attach to the paper an outline, and here an example for the outline:

Toulmin's Model of Argument

How to use this worksheet:

• Toulmin's model is an effective tool to help you question your sources and the essential elements of your own argument.

• Use this worksheet to plan your own argument. Decide on a claim that is supported by the data and the warrants you have discovered through your research. Knowing the elemental structure of your argument is an essential step toward producing an effective argument.

• ?You must have an opinion about the topic and you must be able to be research it

?Check for these questions when debating about a topic

1.Can a valid argument be made against it?

2. Can I defend it logically against this argument?

• ?If you can answer ‘yes' to both of these questions, you can be assured that you have an interesting topic.

Introduction

• ?Attention grabber (often a memorable scene)
• ?Explanation of issue and needed background
• ?Writer's thesis (claim)

Presentation of writer's position

• ?Main body of essay
• Presents and supports each reason in turn
• ?Each reason is tied to value or belief held by audience

?Summary of opposing views

• ?Summary of views different from your own (should be fair and complete)

?Response to opposing views

• ?Refutes or concedes to opposing views
• ?Shows weaknesses in opposing views
• ?May concede to some strengths

?Conclusion

• ?Brings essays to closure
• Often sums up argument
• ?Leaves strong last impression
• ?Often calls for action or relates topic to a larger context of issues

?Length: 4-6 pages, not including cover page, abstract, references