The Rogerian Model of Argumentation

Essay Number Two:The Rogerian Model of ArgumentationDue Date: 11:59 pm on Sunday of Week FiveTopic(s): Select One of the following:1. Gun control in 2014: What is a solution/compromise on which lawmakers,gun enthusiasts, and the anti-gun community can all agree?2. Illegal music/movie downloading: What is a solution/compromise on whichartists, fans, and industry executives can all agree?3. Should college athletes be paid? What is a solution/compromise on whichathletes, athletic directors, and collegiate sports organizations can all agree?4. Student selected topic—you pick the topic, narrow the controversy, identifythe conflicting parties, and produce a Rogerian argument.You will need to take this topic and present an argument that follows the Rogerianmodel of argumentation. Building and establishing common ground, of course, isan essential component of the Rogerian model.Length: 750—1000 wordsResources: Three database articles (EBSCOhost, Proquest, and/or OpposingViewpoints.) No Web sources.Format: APA style. All three articles must be cited using proper APA style in-textand reference page citations. Also, essays should be typed and double-spaced.Please use 12-point Times New Roman and standard side margins. Include anAPA title page, abstract, in-text citations, and reference page.Important Reminders:Given the length of this paper, no block quotes may be used. That being said,your quotes need be under 40 words in length.This essay must follow the 70/30 rule. 70% of the essay should be your pointsand your ideas. No more than 30% of the essay may come from research(quotes, paraphrases, summaries). Use 3rd person voice in your essay—no “you” statements, and “I” statements(if used at all), should be used sparingly (and only to establish ethos)EvaluationStructure and Organization: Adherence to the conventions of the Rogerianmodel, construction of argument, focus, transitions from one idea to thenext, a thorough exploration of the chosen topic, etc.Grammar and Spelling: Papers will be expected to conform to standardgrammatical rules.Language: Articulate and clear arguments, variation of sentence types,complexity of language, appropriate word choice, economy of language, etc.Length and Development: Full development of ideas, paragraphs, inclusionof examples, etcAPA Formatting: Correct use of APA style and formatting, proper in-text andreference page citations, title page, etc.The Rogerian Model Outline TemplateUse this to help organize your second essayIntroductionLead-in and hookOverview of the controversyIntroduce the Conflicting PartiesCommon ground (at least three are needed)Where we differ: Focus on the specific points of difference.Possible drawbacks/limitations of each side getting its wayResolution; Provide your thesis statement, which should be in the bestinterests of all parties involved.