Identify the components of the Toulmin model for argument. Explain how the Toulmin model for argument may be helpful for speakers and listeners as they evaluate arguments

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The components are claim (what the persuader hopes will be believed), data (evidence to support the claim), and warrant (the reasoning process linking the data to the claim). The model for argument
described by Toulmin can be used to evaluate specific components of arguments to determine how
valid of a claim is being made.

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Mike was responsible for taking care of his two younger siblings while Mike was growing up. As an adult, he is more nurturing and more attentive to others' needs than most of his male peers. Mike's greater care-giving inclination is best explained by his:

A) ?cognitive schemata. B) standpoint.? C) ?selective perception. D) ?prototypes. E) ?abstraction.

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Stephen analyzed several examples and chose an extended example to best support his idea. Stephen

used _________ skills to make a decision for his speech. A. visual literacy B. media literacy C. communication literacy D. information literacy

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Define and explain each of the following methods of presenting the recommendations of a problem-solving small group: oral report; symposium; panel discussion

What will be an ideal response?

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The rule that every member of the base group has an equal chance

of being selected for the sample group refers to sample A. size. B. sufficiency. C. longevity. D. scope. E. representativeness.

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