"Requirements of a Policy Case"

Example of a Typical Toulmin Diagram for a Policy Case

cl._m      “Your Proposition."   POLICY 

gr_m1 /  cl₁   The status quo has significant, inherent problems

gr_1a    There is a Significant Problem 1.

                        w_1a      [By definition] this evidence indicates significance and a problem.

gr_1b   There is a Significant Problem 2.

w_1c   This evidence is [a sign] of significance and problems

gr_1c   Inherency 1 – These Problems are caused by a barrier/gap in the system;
                                                                     [ therefore, the problem won't solve itself. ]

w_1b   [ definition of inherency ]

 etc. 

gr_p /  cl_p    There is a plan  that will work.

   gr_p1    [ description of the 3 elements of a plan ]

   gr_p2    [ evidence the plan will work ]

w_p2 - [ warrant as appropriate (often analogy) ]

gr_m3 /  cl₃    This plan will produce benefits. (solvency)

   gr_3a   Evidence the plan solves Problem 1 and produces significant benefits

W_3a    Warrant as appropriate to argument, often analogy                      

b_3a   [ as appropriate ]

gr_3b   Evidence the plan solves Problem 2 and produces significant benefits

W_3a    Warrant as appropriate to argument, often analogy                      

b_3a   [ as appropriate ]

etc. 

w._m / 1-3  = The Requirements of a Policy Case.

q.      [ as appropriate ]

b_m     "Debate texts and McGaan's lectures support these requirements."