Construct a Rogerian Argument

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.”

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 in Article 2?

2. Thesis/Claim

❒ 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?

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?