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Rogerian argument
Five Major Elements of Rogerian Argumentation
1. INTRODUCTION/FRAMING
- Defines your issue (or the essence of the issue) in a way that does not place blame or cast judgment
- Frames issue as a shared concern or a problem to be solved rather than as a divisive issue
2. EXPLORATION OF COMMON GROUND
- Includes an examination of what both sides might be able to agree on
- Establishes common ground by asserting shared values and/or desired outcomes (THINK: What concerns, values, relevant goals do both sides share?)
3. FAIR STATEMENT OF OPPOSING POSITION
- Identifies the other side’s position in such a way that would satisfy someone who holds it
- Uses fair and objective language and avoids ad hominem and straw man fallacies
4. FAIR STATEMENT OF YOUR POSITION
- Identifies your side’s position in a way that doesn’t insult or assert moral superiority
- States how adopting (at least some parts of) your ideas would benefit all and serve the common good
5. SOLUTION/RESOLUTION (Thesis!)
- Offers suggestion for compromise (or at least an exhortation for further dialogue)
- Reasserts common ground and shared goals and points out how compromise would benefit all and meet the needs and concerns of other
- The “THESIS” of a Rogerian argument often occurs at the end
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