Debate Websites

• Toulmin's model

This document concisely outlines the common features of an argument: claim, reasons, warrants, qualifiers and evidence.

Poradzisz, D. 2006. Toulmin's Model. Benedictine University.

 

• Toulmin's system

This site explains the Toulmin Model in order to assess the validity of an argument. It highlights the importance of a strong warrant between the claim and data.

Toulmin's Analysis. LeTourneau University.

 

• Logical fallacies

This resource showcases the logical fallacies that you should learn to be able to identify. Some common fallacies include: False dichotomy, straw man, bandwagon, ad hominem, and post hoc.

Dowden, Bradley. 2008. The Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy. The University of Tennessee at Martin.