Starter: Does anyone need to talk about their feelings? Questions we are having?
From the project description:
Rogerian argumentation urges the cultivation of multiple perspectives based on nuanced thinking. It identifies common goals and shared values while acknowledging opposing views in a non-confrontational way.
It is focused on mutually-beneficial compromise, not merely on winning the argument.
You will craft an argument that seeks to communicate your perspective to your audience, while establishing common ground and/or offering a spirit-of-compromise solution and/or with an audience that might disagree with you. The idea here is to demonstrate our learning about the complexity of political issues, while staying true to our own political identities and expressing ourselves with rhetorical artistry.
REFRESHER: PROJECT OVERVIEW
Part 1 Personal Connection Narrative: Sunday, November 15
Part 2 Research Notes AND Project Proposal done by Friday, November 20
Part 3 Rogerian Argument Project Draft for Critique: Thursday, December 3 (start of class)
Part 3/4 Final to Jessica and “audience” (SEE RUBRIC): Thursday, December 10 (by midnight)
Part 5 Project Reflection and DP update: Sunday, December 13
TODAY’s TO-DO:
OPTIONAL Peer critique of Personal Connection Essay. This form can also be used as a self-critique if you prefer not to do it with your peers. This can be done today or tomorrow depending on where you are in your process. If you don’t have a partner or group and would like my assistance in finding a critique group, please email me today!
RESEARCH TIME!!!
At this point, you should be getting into the research! Here is the template for research notes. I am okay if you document your research in a different format, but these are good guidelines for things to look for in your sources. You should have a minimum of 4 sources that support or resonate with your bias, and a minimum of 4 sources that challenge or oppose your bias. The empathy interviews count toward these sources!
The thesis statements on both sides of the issue ARE NOT OPTIONAL. No matter the format of your research notes, please write these statements!
NOTE on EMPATHY INTERVIEWS: Given our unusual pandemic circumstances, you will not be penalized if you are unable to find an empathy interview. Because of the nature of Rogerian rhetoric, the interviews are highly recommended to help you better understand where the “other” side is coming from. Please do your best to find someone to interview. Thanksgiving might give you an opportunity if you have family members with differing political beliefs.
Anyone who wants to use Thanksgiving break to finish their research has an automatic extension on the research notes: PLEASE COMMUNICATE ABOUT THIS!