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Structuring and Analyzing Arguments: The Rogerian Model

Learn about the Rogerian Model which focuses on problem-solving, emphasizing a win-win solution. Discover how to structure and analyze arguments effectively using this model. Practice with examples like "Is the College Use of American Indian Mascots Racist?" and explore the application to controversial topics such as polygamy.

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Structuring and Analyzing Arguments: The Rogerian Model

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  1. Structuring and Analyzing Arguments: The Rogerian Model AP English 11

  2. Rogerian Model • Developed by psychologist Carl Rogers • Emphasizes problem-solving and/or coming to a consensus • Unlike in Classical argument, this is not an argument to win; instead, emphasizes a “win-win” solution benefiting both parties • Useful in psychological and emotional arguments, where pathos and ethos dominate.

  3. Benefits of Rogerian Argument • Allows the author to appear open-minded or even objective • Appropriate in contexts where you need to convince a resistant opponent to at least respect your views

  4. Rogerian Arguments:Structure • Introduction: statement of problem to be solved or question to be answered • Summary of Opposing Views: described using a seemingly objective persona • Statement of Understanding: concedes circumstances under which opposing views might be valid • Statement of Your Position (Thesis, Assertion, Claim, etc.) • Statement of Contexts: describes contexts in which your position applies/works well • Statement of Benefits: appeals to self-interest of readers who may not yet agree with you; demonstrates how your position benefits them

  5. Introduction: statement of problem to be solved or question to be answered • Example(s) from “Is the College Use of American Indian Mascots Racist?”

  6. Summary of Opposing Views: described using a seemingly objective persona • Example(s) from “Is the College Use of American Indian Mascots Racist?”

  7. Statement of Understanding: concedes circumstances under which opposing views might be valid • Example(s) from “Is the College Use of American Indian Mascots Racist?”

  8. Statement of Your Position (Thesis, Assertion, Claim, etc.) • Example(s) from “Is the College Use of American Indian Mascots Racist?”

  9. Statement of Contexts: describes contexts in which your position applies/works well • Example(s) from “Is the College Use of American Indian Mascots Racist?”

  10. Statement of Benefits: appeals to self-interest of readers who may not yet agree with you; demonstrates how your position benefits them • Example(s) from “Is the College Use of American Indian Mascots Racist?”

  11. Practice • See if you can go through the Rogerian framework with the following issue: • Polygamy

  12. Introduction: statement of problem to be solved or question to be answered

  13. Summary of Opposing Views: described using a seemingly objective persona

  14. Statement of Understanding: concedes circumstances under which opposing views might be valid

  15. Statement of Your Position (Thesis, Assertion, Claim, etc.)

  16. Statement of Contexts: describes contexts in which your position applies/works well

  17. Statement of Benefits: appeals to self-interest of readers who may not yet agree with you; demonstrates how your position benefits them

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