Universal Technique to Argue on Technology and Science— IELTS (5× Example Sets) | Toulmin Method for Argumentative Writing | Members Only

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Lesson Objectives

Lesson Objectives

The lesson objective is to help students construct logical and evidence-based arguments on technology and science issues using the Toulmin Method.

Use this structured table to examine Technology and Science issues through the Toulmin Method: Claim → Grounds → Warrant → Backing → Counterclaim → Rebuttal → Conclusion.

Toulmin Method: Claim, Grounds, Warrant, Backing, Counterclaim, Rebuttal, Conclusion

Frame balanced arguments on science and technology

Support claims with research, logic, and evidence

Ideal for academic essays and policy debates

Step	Focus Area	What to Include	Example (AI & Automation)	Example (Space Exploration)	Example (Medical Technology)
1. Claim	Main argument	Central position Concise and assertive	“AI and automation will create more opportunities than they eliminate.”	“Investing in space exploration is vital for scientific progress and survival.”	“Advanced medical technologies should be made accessible to all for better healthcare equity.”
2. Grounds	Evidence	Facts, data, expert views Research findings	“Reports show AI is generating new jobs in data science, robotics, and cybersecurity.”	“NASA and ESA data confirm discoveries in space lead to breakthroughs in physics and engineering.”	“WHO studies reveal that digital diagnostics and robotic surgeries save millions of lives annually.”
3. Warrant	Reasoning	Logical bridge Why the evidence supports the claim	“If technology evolves, it creates industries we cannot yet imagine.”	“Since Earth’s resources are finite, space exploration ensures human survival and innovation.”	“Because health is a universal right, restricting medical advances to the wealthy is unjust.”
4. Backing	Additional support	Authoritative sources Historical or global examples	“History shows the Industrial Revolution replaced some jobs but created many more in new fields.”	“Space technologies like satellites and GPS transformed communication and navigation on Earth.”	“The Lancet highlights how innovations in telemedicine reduce rural-urban healthcare gaps.”
5. Counterclaim	Opposing view	Recognize objections Consider risks and concerns	“Critics argue that AI will displace millions of workers, causing unemployment.”	“Opponents claim space exploration is too costly compared to solving Earth’s problems.”	“Some argue advanced medical treatments are too expensive to distribute fairly.”
6. Rebuttal	Response to opposition	Refute objections with logic and data	“AI may replace routine jobs, but reskilling programs can prepare workers for higher-skilled roles.”	“Investments in space often return multiple times in technological spin-offs benefiting daily life.”	“Global collaborations and subsidies can make advanced treatments affordable and widely accessible.”
7. Conclusion	Final statement	Restate claim Highlight significance	“AI, if managed responsibly, can boost innovation, productivity, and global prosperity.”	“Space exploration is not a luxury but a long-term necessity for science and humanity.”	“Accessible medical technology ensures fairness, saves lives, and strengthens public health systems.”

How to use: Apply the Toulmin Method (Claim → Grounds → Warrant → Backing → Counterclaim → Rebuttal → Conclusion) to build structured arguments on issues in technology and science.

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• 📌Content: this text is very helpful for IELTS students, especially for Speaking Part 2 (cue card tasks like "Technology and Science") and also for Writing Tasks where structured description is needed.
• 📌 Ideal for: IT-Assisted Classrooms
• 📌 Perfect for: Presentation Purposes and Personal Learning too

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