Rogerian Argument
As you learned in this unit, a Rogerian argument is one that presents two sides of a debate and argues for a solution that will satisfy both sides. Given the two articles linked below that present opposing sides of an issue (mandatory uniforms in schools), construct your own 2-3 page Rogerian argument essay in which you attempt to arrive at a workable solution or “middle ground.
1. SUMMARY OF POSITIONS
Have you briefly introduced the author and publication context (year, journal, etc.) of Article 1?
Have you included a summary of the stance presented in Article 1?
Have you briefly introduced the author and publication context (year, journal, etc.) of Article 2?
Have you included a summary of the stance presented in Article 2?
2. CLAIM
Does your claim address both sides of the issue, including specific points raised in the articles?
Does your claim present a clear, workable solution that could be viewed as a “middle ground” between the two sides?
3. ANALYSIS
Have you backed up your claim using facts from both sides of the argument?
When using direct quotations, have you supplemented them with your own explanation of their relevance?
4. REFLECTION
Have you answered all reflection questions thoughtfully and included insights, observations, and/or examples in all responses?
Are your answers included on a separate page below the main assignment?
B. REFLECTION
DIRECTIONS: Below your assignment, include answers to all of the following reflection questions.
How does the Rogerian model of argument help you better understand the topic that’s being discussed? Why is it a good practice to acknowledge both sides of the argument? (3-4 sentences)
Will you use the Rogerian Approach in your own argumentative essay? Why or why not? (2-3 sentences)
