Rogerian Argument
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.”
Tips:
? 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?
? 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?
? 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?
