Rogerian Argument on the Issue of Mandatory Uniforms in Schools
Touchstone 3.1: Construct a Rogerian Argument
ASSIGNMENT: As you learned in this unit, a Rogerian argument is one that presents two sides of a debate and argues for a solution that will satisfy both sides. Given two articles presenting opposing sides of an issue (mandatory uniforms in schools), construct your own 2-3 page Rogerian argument essay in which you attempt to arrive at a workable solution or "middle ground."
In order to foster learning and growth, all essays you submit must be newly written specifically for this course. Any recycled work will be sent back with a 0, and you will be given one attempt to redo the Touchstone.
Article 1: "School Dress Codes and Uniform Policies" https://files(dot)eric(dot)ed(dot)gov/fulltext/ED471528.pdf
Article 2: "Dressing Diversity: Politics of Difference and the Case of School Uniforms" https://files(dot)eric(dot)ed(dot)gov/fulltext/EJ1076463.pdf
Sample Touchstone
A. Assignment Guidelines
DIRECTIONS: Refer to the list below throughout the writing process. Do not submit your Touchstone until it meets these guidelines.
1. Summary of Positions
❒ Have you briefly introduced the author and publication context (year, journal, etc.) of Article 1?
❒ Have you included a summary of the stance presented in Article 1?
❒ Have you briefly introduced the author and publication context (year, journal, etc.) of Article 2?
❒ Have you included a summary of the stance presented in Article 2?
2. Thesis/Claim
❒ Does your claim address both sides of the issue, including specific points raised in the articles?
❒ Does your claim present a clear, workable solution that could be viewed as a "middle ground" between the two sides?
3. Analysis
❒ Have you backed up your claim using facts from both sides of the argument?
❒ When using direct quotations, have you supplemented them with your own explanation of their relevance?
4. Reflection
❒ Have you answered all reflection questions thoughtfully and included insights, observations, and/or examples in all responses?
❒ Are your answers included on a separate page below the main assignment?
B. Reflection
DIRECTIONS: Below your assignment, include answers to all of the following reflection questions.
How does the Rogerian model of argument help you better understand the topic that’s being discussed? Why is it a good practice to acknowledge both sides of the argument? (3-4 sentences)
Will you use the Rogerian Approach in your own argumentative essay? Why or why not? (2-3 sentences)
Rogerian Argument
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Rogerian Argument
Over the years, various transformations have been introduced in the educational center. Despite various changes, one of the transformations that have introduced a lot of interest is the one regarding the students wearing school uniforms. Various research shows the different ideas people have regarding this issue. For instance, Article 2, titled "School Dress Codes and Uniform Policies" by Wendell Anderson, published in 2002, highlights that the largest group supports the idea since it improves students' behavior and self-confidence and minimizes socio-economic levels. On the other hand, Article 2, titled “Dressing Diversity: Politics of Difference and the Case of School Uniforms” by Samantha Deane, published in 2015, emphasizes that the largest percentage are opposing the idea of students wearing school uniforms since it will interfere with their rights and will not solve the underlying issues. Since wearing students has benefits such as boosting students' confidence and behaviors, minimizing socio-economic levels and weaknesses such as violating the children's social rights through controlling them, the schools should give the children an option to choose whether they want to wear uniforms.
Having school uniforms usually help individuals to attain outstanding benefits. For example, school uniforms are an outstanding way to help tutors manage their students' behavior. For instance, most teachers and parents claim that school uniforms help restore classroom order. The main reason is the uniformity that the dress code brings will bring the perception that the children should follow what they will be told. Furthermore, school uniforms also help close the students' socio-economic levels (Anderson, 2002). Since the students come from different backgrounds, they could wear various clothes. If these children are allowed to come to school with their c...