Structuring and Analyzing Arguments The Rogerian Model AP

Structuring and Analyzing Arguments: The Rogerian Model AP English 11

Rogerian Model ¡ Developed by psychologist Carl Rogers ¡ Emphasizes problem-solving and/or coming to a consensus ¡ Unlike in Classical argument, this is not an argument to win; instead, emphasizes a “win-win” solution benefiting both parties ¡ Useful in psychological and emotional arguments, where pathos and ethos dominate.

Benefits of Rogerian Argument ¡ ¡ Allows the author to appear openminded or even objective Appropriate in contexts where you need to convince a resistant opponent to at least respect your views

Rogerian Arguments: Structure ¡ ¡ ¡ Introduction: statement of problem to be solved or question to be answered Summary of Opposing Views: described using a seemingly objective persona Statement of Understanding: concedes circumstances under which opposing views might be valid Statement of Your Position (Thesis, Assertion, Claim, etc. ) Statement of Contexts: describes contexts in which your position applies/works well Statement of Benefits: appeals to self-interest of readers who may not yet agree with you; demonstrates how your position benefits them

Introduction: statement of problem to be solved or question to be answered ¡ Example(s) from “Is the College Use of American Indian Mascots Racist? ”

Summary of Opposing Views: described using a seemingly objective persona ¡ Example(s) from “Is the College Use of American Indian Mascots Racist? ”

Statement of Understanding: concedes circumstances under which opposing views might be valid ¡ Example(s) from “Is the College Use of American Indian Mascots Racist? ”

Statement of Your Position (Thesis, Assertion, Claim, etc. ) ¡ Example(s) from “Is the College Use of American Indian Mascots Racist? ”

Statement of Contexts: describes contexts in which your position applies/works well ¡ Example(s) from “Is the College Use of American Indian Mascots Racist? ”

Statement of Benefits: appeals to self-interest of readers who may not yet agree with you; demonstrates how your position benefits them ¡ Example(s) from “Is the College Use of American Indian Mascots Racist? ”

Practice ¡ See if you can go through the Rogerian framework with the following issue: l Polygamy

Introduction: statement of problem to be solved or question to be answered

Summary of Opposing Views: described using a seemingly objective persona

Statement of Understanding: concedes circumstances under which opposing views might be valid

Statement of Your Position (Thesis, Assertion, Claim, etc. )

Statement of Contexts: describes contexts in which your position applies/works well

Statement of Benefits: appeals to self-interest of readers who may not yet agree with you; demonstrates how your position benefits them