I had a really hard time with this question regarding Toulmin analysis of the GE advertisement. For some reason, analyzing the image was a lot harder than analyzing a written argument. I felt like there was a lot I should be seeing, but was missing. As is, I came up with several claims and evidence, but only a couple reasons and warrants. I could not bridge the gap very easily and see what each individual item was. Really, with this visual argument, I did not see any Toulmin terms left out. They did not really concede a point, but in a photograph, that is not necessary. Toulmin analysis basically states that there is a series of claims, then assumptions drawn from those claims that the author makes. I believe this argument is well presented. Here are my claims, reasons, and evidence that I drew from the image.
Claim1: The Evolution is the cleanest train ever made.
Claim2: GE is at the foremost of technology and preserving the environment.
Claim3: Riding in a GE train like the Evolution promotes a healthy environment.
Claim4: Most people who ride trains want to because it is better for the environment.
Reason1: The train goes through nature without disruption.
Warrent1: What does not disrupt the environment must be good for it.
Warrant2: If a train does not harm the environment, then it must be the best choice to ride on.
Evidence1: The environment is very beautiful and peaceful.
Evidence2: The train does not disrupt the natural, endangered birds in their natural
environment.
Evidence3: There is no smoke or pollution in the image. No tracks cutting though the landscape either.
Qualifier1: Most other trains do not protect the environment.
Saturday, April 5, 2008
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Good job coming up with claims Nichole! By the way... it is GE for general electric, not GM for general motors!!!
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