create a toulmin outline for the article link provided
I’m trying to learn for my English class and I’m stuck. Can you help?
We’ve discussed the Toulmin outline and how it can be used to analyze arguments. However, it can also help in creating arguments by allowing a writer to develop an organization that allows that writer to see the patterns in the information being synthesized.
For example:
CLAIM: Everyone should pick up their dogs’ droppings
WARRANT: (do you really need to say this?) Even dog owners should be considerate of their fellow citizens and other dogs.
REASON: Lots of dogs live in cities and towns
DATA: Number of dogs in United States (source)
Number of dogs live in cities and towns (source)
REASON: Dog droppings can cause health hazards for other dogs.
DATA: Dogs eat feces
DATA: Feces contain diseases that other dogs can eat and contract (source)
DATA: Tapeworms and other parasites can be contracted by eating feces (source)
REASON: Dog droppings can be dangerous to people.
DATA: Kids can play with droppings, not wash their hands
DATA: People can slip on fresh leavings.
REASON: People take pride in their surroundings
DATA: Homeowners don’t like feces in their yards
DATA: City dwellers see enough garbage. Dog owners don’t need to add to it.
REASON: If you’re found out, you be penalized.
DATA: Several cities fine you if you don’t pick up after your dog (Specific cities and fines. Don’t forget sources.)
DATA: Neighbors can sue.
COUNTERARGUMENT: Picking up droppings is hard work for the squeamish.
REBUTTAL: We humans do lots of unsavory things, including excretions and we clean up after ourselves and dependent parties.
COUNTERARGUMENT: Feces is biodegradable—the plastic bags used to throw out feces are not.
REBUTTAL: There are bridgeable bags for droppings for the ecologically careful.
Now, I want you to read another article. It’s in modern English. Create the Toulmin outline for the article and have it ready for class next session.
