The methods of support that we just looked at are more generic, in this section will drill down into Rogerian argumentation. This method relies on conceding points and presenting both sides of an argument in order to put the reader in a frame of mind where they are more willing to accept new ideas,
The overall purpose of this learning pathway to continue to flesh out your essay by adding more layers and complexity to your rhetorical arguments. Your goal is to:
- Understand the what Rogerian argumentation is and what it aims to do.
- Learn to use Rogerian argumentation.
- Identify places that you can use it in your own essay.