This is about a argumentative essay strong evidence, clear explanation, and which employ rhetoric appropriate to the broader academic audience. Choose an local issue like union dues or deforestation, etc. to write about to teach and move an audience from A Rogerian Argument. Rogerian argument 1. Start with an intro Hook the reader in Introduce the problem Find common ground between you and your primary audience. Where might you and your audience agree? Where does agreement stop? Thesis statement 2. Begin the body of your essay by listening first. Acknowledge the other side and what they think. This may take several paragraphs. 3. Present your side of the issue in a way that does not dismiss the other side. This might also take couple paragraphs. 4. Bring the two sides together. Help your audience see the benefits of the middle ground. Make your proposal for the middle ground here while using a respectful tone. This should be the key focus of the essay and may take several paragraphs.
