Project description
Carl Rogers as an influential American psychologist. During his years as a psychologist, Rogers believed compromise was a key component of effective argument.
Topic: Using the topic selected and approved for the Topic Proposal, write a Rogeian Argument about your issue.
Focus: The focus is on one position or perspectiveyourbut you should clearly show the compromise being made. Do not use first person I or second person you/your.Audience: The audience is appropriately identified stakeholders interested in and affected by the issue.Organization and Development: Make sure the controlling ideas presented in the paper are yours and that all sources are clearly cited in the text of your essay. Include a Works Cited/Reference page and proper in-text citations for the documentation style per your instructors requirements.
The Rogerian Argument Purpose: Help people with differing opinions understand each others views and reduce conflict. The key is to acknowledge the discord between the two sides of an issue and reach common ground. It is useful in psychological and emotional arguments where pathos (values & beliefs) and ethos (credibility) are predominant.
1.Introduction:
a.State the problem to be resolved giving opposing views be objective, neutral, and accurate.
b.State the issue as a question
2.Body:
a.Examine key points that support one side of the issue. Acknowledge these differing viewpoints have merit within particular contexts. Educate the reader and verify that you, as the arguer, understand the opposing view correctly. (cite supporting evidence)
b.Examine the points that support an alternative (opposing) position. This is the meat of the paper. Explain the key evidence which supports the reasons you have for choosing your stance, while maintaining neutrality.
c.Find common ground. Achieve dialogue during the process of discovery to establish trust. The result is change for both sides. This step is essential for the success of the Rogerian method.