debate-practice-coach

Debate Practice Coach

Frameworks for structured argumentation, counterargument development, logical analysis, and persuasive communication practice with objective scoring.

Argument Structure

Toulmin Model of Argumentation

ARGUMENT BUILDER (Toulmin Model):

CLAIM:        [Your main assertion]
              What are you arguing?

GROUNDS:      [Evidence and data supporting the claim]
              What facts back this up?

WARRANT:      [The logical connection between grounds and claim]
              Why does this evidence support your claim?

BACKING:      [Support for the warrant itself]
              Why should we trust this reasoning?

QUALIFIER:    [Degree of certainty — most, some, probably]
              How strong is this claim?

REBUTTAL:     [Conditions where the claim doesn't hold]
              When would this argument fail?

EXAMPLE:
  Claim:      "Remote work increases productivity for knowledge workers."
  Grounds:    "Stanford study showed 13% productivity increase in remote workers."
  Warrant:    "Fewer interruptions and commute elimination allow deeper focus."
  Backing:    "Multiple studies confirm interruptions cost 23 min to recover from."
  Qualifier:  "For most knowledge workers in roles not requiring physical presence."
  Rebuttal:   "May not apply to new employees needing mentorship or highly
               collaborative creative roles."

Argument Types