Description
this must be done on time and pick any topic that was listed in the document I uploaded
use at least two secondary sources
use transitions to move smoothly from one
reason to the next (see sample essay)
Side B (paragraph 3): Side B
transition nicely from Side A to Side B (see
sample essay)
develop main reasons and support (examples,
explanations, evidence)
use at least two secondary sources
use transitions to move smoothly from one
reason to the next
Compromise Answer to question from intro
(paragraph 4)
answer the question from Introduction
should be a compromise that gives equal
weight to both sides
could lean toward one side but without
disparaging the other side
Works Cited: list the required secondary sources
(four minimum) in alphabetical order according
to MLA citation rules.
Possible Topics for Rogerian Argument
(Essay #1)
You should pick a topic that interests you,
preferably one that matters to you directly.
Think about arguments you have had recently.
If not arguments with others, maybe you had to
reach a decision between two possible options.
Examples:
Should students take a year off after high
school before enrolling into college?
Should the US introduce a military draft or
require equivalent social service for all
males?
Does Twitter have important social/political
functions or is it another factor in the
“dumbification” of society?
If you cannot think of an issue, pick one
from the discussions or from library
databases such as Opposing Viewpoints or
CQ Researcher (see Library Research
Guides button in your Canvas shell).
The following topics are excluded, here and
always: death penalty, abortion, legalization
of pot, payment for college athletes. These
topics are very broad and cannot be
covered in 1000 words.
Make sure you follow the criteria in the
rubric that is integrated into the Canvas
page with this assignment.
Outline
A detailed outline could look as follows (each of
the four parts should be around 250 words;
the Intro could be a bit shorter and the
Compromise a bit longer):
Intro: (first paragraph)
overview of issue: give brief background
information or explain relevance of topic
present Side A’s claim and main reasons
present Side B’s claim and main reasons
state the question you will explore; it needs
to set up two sides
Side A: (paragraph 2): Side A
develop main reasons and support (examples,
explanations, evidence)
use at least two secondary sources
use transitions to move smoothly from one
reason to the next (see sample essay)
Side B (paragraph 3): Side B
transition nicely from Side A to Side B (see
sample essay)
develop main reasons and support (examples,
explanations, evidence)
use at least two secondary sources
use transitions to move smoothly from one
reason to the next
Compromise Answer to question from intro
(paragraph 4)
answer the question from Introduction
should be a compromise that gives equal
weight to both sides
could lean toward one side but without
disparaging the other side
Works Cited: list the required secondary sources
(four minimum) in alphabetical order according
to MLA citation rules.
Possible Topics for Rogerian Argument
(Essay #1)
You should pick a topic that interests you,
preferably one that matters to you directly.
Think about arguments you have had recently.
If not arguments with others, maybe you had to
reach a decision between two possible options.
Examples:
Should students take a year off after high
school before enrolling into college?
Should the US introduce a military draft or
require equivalent social service for all
males?
Does Twitter have important social/political
functions or is it another factor in the
“dumbification” of society?
If you cannot think of an issue, pick one
from the discussions or from library
Rogerian Argument.)
The Introduction of your essay should provide a
brief overview of the two sides of the issue and
then lead toward your exploratory question. The
Intro must end in a question that sets up the two
sides.
In the Body of your essay, you will first discuss in
detail the main reasons and examples of one side.
Be fair and open-minded.
Then discuss the other side in about equal length
to the first side.
Your Conclusion should acknowledge the
complexity of the issue and reflect the validity of
both sides. Aim for a compromise solution.
Include an MLA-formatted Works Cited.
Outline:
Intro (1st par.)
Side A (2nd par.)
Side B (3rd par.)
Compromise (4th par.)
Works Cited (separate page)
Format: You are expected to follow the MLA
format that was discussed in ENC 1101. There are
also sample essays available in the Library and
Learning Commons. Essays that are single-
spaced and that do not have a minimum font size
of 12 will not be accepted. Font size 13 is
preferred.
Length: Recommended length to fulfill all criteria
is 1000 words (not counting the Works Cited).
Point of view: Third. Avoid first or second
person point-of-view at any time.
Outline
A detailed outline could look as follows (each of
the four parts should be around 250 words;
the Intro could be a bit shorter and the
Compromise a bit longer):
Intro: (first paragraph)
overview of issue: give brief background
information or explain relevance of topic
present Side A’s claim and main reasons
present Side B’s claim and main reasons
state the question you will explore; it needs
to set up two sides
Side A: (paragraph 2): Side A
develop main reasons and support (examples,
explanations, evidence)
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