Rogerian Argument

Based on the principles of psychologist Carl Rogers

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Origins of this principle

Based on Carl Rogers’ theory that people involved in disputes should not respond to each other until they fully and fairly state the other person’s position.

The Purpose

Using the Rogerian strategy will strengthen your argument.

Rogerian strategy acknowledges differing viewpoints.

Parts of the Rogerian Argument

1. Introduction2. Re-Statement3. Writer’s position4. Benefits to opponent

1. Introduction -- The writer: • describes an issue well enough to show that

he/she fully understands• recognizes that there is an opposing

viewpoint• respects the alternative position

“Let’s meet in the middle.”

2. Re-StatementThe writer describes cases/contexts in which the alternative position may be legitimate.

“You may be right sometimes…”

3. Writer’s Position / Explanation of the Speaker’s Stance

• The writer states his position and presents circumstances in which it is valid.

• This is where the writer supports his views with evidence.

• The writer states VALID POINTS of his argument.

“This is why my position is right.”

4. Conclusion / Benefits to OpponentThe writer explains to the opponent how the opponent would benefit from adopting the writer’s position.

“See what you might gain by agreeing with me?”

Let’s Summarize…Rogerian arguments:steer clear of inflammatory and

stereotypical languageemphasize how both sides of the

argument might benefit by working together

advocate a win-win outcome

Acknowledge the opposing viewpoint

State your opinionImply that YOUR view stands on

more solid ground

Paragraph 1

Provide a summary of the opposing viewpoint

Explain what is valuable about the opposition arguments

Paragraph 2

Paragraph 3Use more detail to present your

arguments by raising the opposing viewpointsEmphasize the most important and valid

points of your argumentYou may concede the validity of some of

those opposing viewpoints: “Granted…” “Nevertheless…” “Even so…”

Highlight the benefits of your argument

Highlight the benefits to others if they change viewpoints

Paragraph 4

Use the textbook (p. 465-468) for guidance

MLA format

3rd POV (no I / me / you / etc.)

Use in-text citations in EVERY paragraph

Include a Works Cited

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YOUR Assignment

You have been seeing Chris for about a month. Chris lives about 30 minutes away from you. You have a date this Saturday, and Chris wants to take you to a limited-release movie that you’ve been wanting to see for months at the mall near where Chris lives. You know the movie won’t be shown in a closer theater. By the time the movie would be over, it would be past your curfew, and by the time you would get home, you would be about an hour past your curfew. You need to ask your parents’ permission to go with Chris, and although they like Chris, you know they are very strict when it comes to curfew. How are you going to convince them to let you go to this movie?

Day 2 – Warm Up – A Hypothetical Situation:

How would you respond to this situation – from YOUR point of view?

Consider this from the OPPOSING viewpoint – What arguments might there be AGAINST your point of view, from the PARENT perspective?

• Does this sound like conversations you have had with your parents?

• Can you change your parents’ view with a counterargument?

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Was this an effective argument???

With a partner

Get a topic

Find your partner

One of you is “pro” / one is “con”

Now…take a few minutes and

write YOUR side of the argument

Exchange arguments

Read your partner’s argument

Summarize what he/she is saying in ONE sentence

Give the paper back to the original writer

Read the summaries –

Do they accurately summarize the argument?

If not, make the necessary corrections to clarify.

Pick a side!

Write a Rogerian argument

1. Introduction

-- Introduce the issue/topic-- Demonstrate that you understand the other side of the argument

2. Statement summarizing the opponent’s position and how it is valid – evidence? – examples?

3. Restate the writer’s position-- How is it valid?-- Evidence?-- Examples?

4. State HOW the opponent’s would BENEFIT if he adapted to at least a part of your claim/argument/position-- examples?-- evidence?