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Rogerian Argument
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The writer who uses the Rogerian strategy attempts to do three things:
To achieve a non-threatening tone, needed to diffuse emotional situations, avoid:
1.to convey to the reader that he is understood
2.to delineate the area within which he believes the reader's position to be valid
3.to induce him to believe that he and the writer share certain moral qualities
- exaggerating your claims
- being biased.
- emotional language
An essay modeled on Rogerian approach should include the following parts:
1. A discussion of the problem from both points of view using value-neutral language
2. A discussion of the writer's opponent's point of view and facts that the writer might accept from the opponent.
3. A discussion of the writer's point of view and facts opponent might accept about his point of view.
4. A thesis that establishes a compromise between these two points of view and represents concessions from both the writer and his opponent
Rogerian Argument
Rogerian Argument
Solving Problems by Negotiating Differences
2. Challenge yourself to risk change
you must remain open- minded when using the Rogerian approach.
Strategies that could be adapted
3. Elaborate on the value of the opposing position
4. Show instances when your assertions are valid
In this part of the argument, you will want to elaborate on which of the opponents claims about the problem, are valid.
1. Present the problem
- identify the issue and clarify its significance
- you must adopt a non-threatening persona to your essay.
- you will need to summarize and explain the complexity of the issue.
- mention various approaches that people took to solve the problem.
- -in the introduction and throughout the essay, make sure to explain the problem in ways that the audience could relate.
- Once you have identified the problem in a non-threatening way, you've then reached the most important part in the Rogerian negotiation.
- you will have to present your position
- avoid using words like "but" or "however"