Which statement best describes Toulmin's model?

• A. Data, Claim, Warrant
• B. Warrant, Data, Claim
• C. Data, Warrant, Claim
• D. Claim, Warrant, Data

Answer: (D)

Toulmin’s model centers on how an argument is built: a claim is supported by data (the evidence) and a warrant (the reasoning that connects the data to the claim). The best description is to see the claim as the conclusion, with the warrant and data providing the justification that makes that conclusion plausible. Presenting the idea in a sequence that starts with the claim emphasizes that the main point is what you’re trying to establish, and the data and warrant are the supporting pieces that back it up. The other orders can still be correct in different presentations, but they don’t foreground the claim in the same way, which is why this option best aligns with how Toulmin’s model is typically described.