English Composition › Section J · The position argument › Topic J.2
Building an argument: structures and counterarguments
A thesis is a promise; the structure of the essay is how you keep it. Classical, Toulmin and Rogerian models, and a fair answer to the other side, turn a single claim into a case that a thoughtful reader can accept.
In this topic
- From a thesis to a case
- The classical structure
- Thesis-first or delayed thesis
- The Toulmin model
- Warrants: the hidden link
- Rogerian argument
- Answering counterclaims
- Supporting each point
- Worked example: a Toulmin analysis
- Worked example: conceding and rebutting
- Common mistakes to avoid
- Key takeaways
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