Rogerian Arguments

Question 1

What is a rogerian argument?

Answer 1

A non-confrontational, treating opponents fairly

Question 2

Parts of a rogerian argument?

Answer 2

Introduction, context, writer’s position, benefits to opponent

Question 3

Introduction

Answer 3

Describe issue in terms specific enough to show you acknowledge and understand alternative positions

Question 4

Contexts

Answer 4

Describe contexts in which alternative positions may be valid

Question 5

Writier’s position

Answer 5

State your position on the issue and present the circumstances in which that opinion would be valid

Question 6

Benefits to opponent

Answer 6

Explain to opponents how they would benefit from adopting your position