Everything's an Argument with 2016 MLA Update
Whenever possible, you’ll choose your warrant knowing your audience, the context of your argument, and your own feelings.
John J. Ruszkiewicz • Everything's an Argument with 2016 MLA Update
Perfectly obvious, you say? Exactly—and that’s why the statement is so convincing.
John J. Ruszkiewicz • Everything's an Argument with 2016 MLA Update
The warrant is the assumption that makes the claim seem believable.
John J. Ruszkiewicz • Everything's an Argument with 2016 MLA Update
Crucial to Toulmin argument is appreciating that there must be a logical and persuasive connection between a claim and the reasons and data supporting it.
John J. Ruszkiewicz • Everything's an Argument with 2016 MLA Update
Toulmin calls this connection the warrant.
John J. Ruszkiewicz • Everything's an Argument with 2016 MLA Update
In shaping your own arguments, try putting claims and reasons together early in the writing process to create enthymemes.