6 components of the classical
approach: intro, state your case,
proposition, refutation, substiantion
and proof, conclusion.
purpose of intro:
captures the
attention of the
audience and urges
the audience to
consider your case.
stating your case:
clarify your issue
and give necessary
background.
proposition: state
your central
proposition or thesis.
present the subtopics
or supportive points.
refutation: analyze the
opposition's argument
and summarize it.
point out faulty
reasoning.
substantiation and
proof: develop your
own case. use ethos,
pathos, and logos.
use good evidence
like examples.
conclusion:
summarizes your
most important points
and can include
appeals to feelings or
values.
Rogerian
components to the
Rogerian approach
include: an intro, a
neutral statement of
opposite beliefs, a
neutral statement
and explanation, an
analysis, a proposal.
the intro: briefly
and objectively
defines the issue
or problem.
stating the
opponents view:
demonstrates the
writer clearly
understands the
opponent's point of
view.
neutral
statement and
explanation of
your argument:
demonstrates your
position and why it
is valid.
analysis:
demonstrates that
the two positions
have in common and
what goals and
values they share.
proposal: a
statement that
resolves the issue in
s way that shows
the interests of both
sides of the
argument.