Question

Place the structural elements of an argument in the order in which they should appear in an argumentative essay.

Answer 1

Answer:

Claim, data, warrant, counterclaim and rebuttal.

Explanation:

It is worth pointing out that this is the format for what is known as the Toulmin Method. By following this format, writers are able to lay a sound foundation for their arguments.

1) Claim: Writers present and explain their thesis. They present their main argument.

2) Data: Writers use evidence to prove their argument. Readers must be convinced that the argument is solid.

3) Warrant: Writers give an explanation about how or why the data provided/written in section 2 supports the claim/main argument.

4) Counterclaim: Here writers include viewpoints/ideas that reject the main argument.

5) Rebuttal: Here writers include evidence that is not in line with the counterclaim.

Answer 2

Answer:

1. Claim: Writers present and explain their thesis. They present their main argument.

2. Data: Writers use evidence to prove their argument. Readers must be convinced that the argument is solid.

3. Warrant: Writers give an explanation about how or why the data provided/written in section 2 supports the claim/main argument.

4. Counterclaim: Here writers include viewpoints/ideas that reject the main argument.

5. Rebuttal: Here writers include evidence that is not in line with the counterclaim.