The Rogerian model of argument

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ASSIGNMENT: 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 two articles presenting 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.”

In order to foster learning and growth, all essays you submit must be newly written specifically for this course. Any recycled work will be sent back with a 0, and you will be given one attempt to redo the Touchstone.

A. Assignment Guidelines
DIRECTIONS: Refer to the list below throughout the writing process. Do not submit your Touchstone until it meets these guidelines.

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 Article 2?
2. Thesis/Claim
❒ Does you 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)

D. Requirements
The following requirements must be met for your submission to be graded:

Sample Solution

authorized for formal petition in Baltimore City is nearly double that of the rest of the state. First, there is a general perception among stakeholders that referrals appearing at DJS intake in Baltimore may be of a more serious nature than those appearing at DJS intake across the rest of Maryland. Others suggested that the higher rates of formal processing may reflect the fact that youth in Baltimore City may have previous referrals or contact with law enforcement at a higher rate than youth from the rest of the state, which could make it less likely that intake officers would accept a referral for diversion.

To dig more deeply in the nature of the difference in intake diversion rates, CCLP examined rates of formal petitioning by offense category at intake (i.e., crimes of violence, felonies, and misdemeanors) for Baltimore City as compared to the rest of the state. Unsurprisingly, as noted in Figure 2, crimes of violence referrals at intake were formaled at high rates: 99% in Baltimore City as compared to 91% in the rest of Maryland. Similarly, 93% of felony referrals at DJS intake in Baltimore were formaled, while 87% of felony referrals in the rest of Maryland were formaled. Thus, the percentages of formaled referrals for Crimes of Violence and Felonies in Baltimore City are higher than the percent formaled in the rest of Maryland by 8% and 6%, respectively.

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