Rogerian Rhetoric

             The article about Rogerian rhetoric talks about a new way in which to form an opinionated writing piece. This idea came from the techniques that were used by therapists to encourage their patients to come to their own opinion or understanding. Three people used this idea and came up with four steps on how a Rogerian argument should be. First you introduce the problem, then go into the opponents position, then your personal opinion and then close it up with a statement on how your opinion is the better one. Yet, even though this method is successful, there are some criticisms about it. For example, some people believe that this technique pushes ones beliefs on others and is manipulative. The main goal is not to manipulate people but to create and analyze your own opinion as well as differing opinions. It is meant to be a learning experience for the writer.