1. What is the purpose of this cartoon?
Who/What is the target?
HOW is the cartoonist’s purpose accomplished?
Appeals to…. ?

2. Rogerian Model Developed by psychologist
Carl Rogers (also in the ’50s)
Emphasizes problem-solving and/or coming to consensus
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

3. [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
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
Logos, Pathos, Ethos: Attempts to find compromise

4. Controversial Issues: Rogerian Outline
Is the D.A.R.E. program good for America’s kids (K-12)?
Is a college education worth it?
Is it possible to start out poor in this country, work hard and become well-off (achieve American Dream)?
Are social networking sites good for our society?
Should tablets replace textbooks in K-12 schools?