This document outlines a structured approach for writing a Rogerian argument essay, emphasizing the presentation of opposing viewpoints followed by proponent perspectives and a compromise. It includes a detailed breakdown for each paragraph, urging the writer to support their claims with quotes and commentary while ensuring fair representation of all sides. Additionally, the document provides an annotated bibliography discussing various resources and perspectives on the topic of school uniforms, highlighting both benefits and drawbacks.

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Essay Title
Thesis Statement:
I. This is the topic sentence for your first opposing viewpoint.
A. Write a sentence of commentary.
B. Put in a quote or paraphrase. Remember to introduce it and
to give a citation.
C. Write commentary sentence to help the reader understand.
D. Write a transitional statement to lead to your next opposing
view.
II. This is the topic sentence for your second opposing
viewpoint.
A. Write a sentence of commentary.
B. Put in a quote or paraphrase. Remember to introduce it and
to give a citation.
C. Write commentary sentence to help the reader understand.
D. Write a transitional statement to lead to your next opposing
view.
III. This is the topic sentence for your third opposing viewpoint.
A. Write a sentence of commentary.
B. Put in a quote or paraphrase. Remember to introduce it and
to give a citation.
C. Write commentary sentence to help the reader understand.
D. Write a transitional statement to lead to the proponents’
point of view.
IV. This is the topic sentence for your first proponents’
paragraph.
A. Write a sentence of commentary.
B. Write a quote or paraphrase to support this point.
C. Write a sentence of commentary for understanding.
D. Write a transitional sentence into the next proponents’

2. paragraph.
V. This is the topic sentence for your second proponents’
paragraph.
A. Write a sentence of commentary.
B. Write a quote or paraphrase to support this point.
C. Write a sentence of commentary for understanding.
D. Write a transitional sentence into the next proponents’
paragraph.
VI. This is the topic sentence for your third proponents’
paragraph.
A. Write a sentence of commentary.
B. Write a quote or paraphrase to support this point.
C. Write a sentence of commentary for understanding.
D. Write a transitional sentence into the next proponents’
paragraph.
VII. A. This is the topic sentence for the compromise
paragraph.
B. Explain the validity and merit of the compromise.
C. Show that you know all people will not agree, but
this is the best for the majority
of people.
**Remember: one sentence per Roman numeral and letter! You
will, however, will more sentences of support in the argument
itself than in the outline!
Rogerian Argument Outline
General Information
Remember that a Rogerian argument looks at two sides of an
issue to offer a compromise with the point of view that is
opposite yours.

3. The introduction should state the problem you hope to resolve,
explain the type of positive change you would like to see
pertaining to this issue, and have a clear thesis statement. The
introduction itself does not have to appear on the outline.
For each paragraph for opposing views, you will include the
following information. Remember that the opposing viewpoints
must be presented fairly.
1. A topic sentence explaining a reason why people disagree
with your point of view (first opposing point)
2. A sentence using a quote or paraphrase from one of your
sources that supports this reason
3. Commentary to help the reader understand the point of view
presented
4. Transitional statement that leads to your next opposing point.
Do this for each of your opposing points. Each point discussed
should be in its own paragraph.
Transition into the proponents’ viewpoints. Refer to the sample
essay I ran off for you from Module 7.
Begin the paragraphs for the proponents’ point of view.
1. A topic sentence stating the proponents’ first point of view.
2. A sentence using a quote or paraphrase from one of your
sources supporting this point
3. Commentary sentences
4. Transitional statement next proponents’ point of view
Do this for each of your position’s points of view.
Statement of context paragraph
1. In your topic sentence, offer your compromise and explain
how it is valid and has merit.
2. In a few sentences, describe the situations in which your
point of view has merit, show that you understand that people
will not agree with you all the time. Refer to Module 7 sample
paper.
Write your conclusion. This should not be on the outline you
turn in. Show your opposition how everyone would benefit
from accepting the compromise, and end your essay on a
hopeful, positive note.

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Are School Uniforms Beneficial: Annotated Bibliography
Kristen Ingram
Itawamba Community College
English Comp. II
Maria Stuab
03/20/2022
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Are School Uniforms Beneficial: Annotated Bibliography
Leslie Watkins. (2016, November 12). School uniforms are
beneficial for county students.
Columbian-Progress (MS).

5. Leslie’s newspaper is furthermore persuading that wearing
uniforms at school are
essential to students. The newspaper encourages that uniforms
are very beneficial as far as the
cost of clothing and also creates a more constructive
environment. It also includes a helpful
source to help students express their creativity while still
complying with the dress code. The
newspaper includes that wearing uniforms demonstrates a more
constructive environment. It
creates equality and cuts down on distractions.
Jones, A. B., Richardson, M. J., Jensen, B. T., & Whiting, E. F.
(2020). Perceptions of School
Uniforms in Relation to Socioeconomic Statuses. Research in
Middle Level Education Online,
43(6), 1–13.
The authors are displaying results by information taken on
surveys to the public about
students wearing uniforms. The survey results show that many
people have their opposing
differences about the kids wearing uniforms. Some are on board
with the thought of not having to
stress about a full wardrobe. Wearing uniforms limits the things
parents have to go out and buy.

6. While others feel the complete opposite they would for students
to have a choice in how they
dress. It also presents that wearing uniforms may be more
effective for older kids rather than
younger ones, as older kids care more about their appearance.
Chittom, L., & Ginsburg, J. (2015). School Uniforms: An
Overview. Points of View: School
Uniforms, 1.
Chittom and Ginsburg, presents information from different
perspectives. Research shows
wearing uniforms has a negative effect and is harmful to
student’s academics. They say that
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school uniforms are created to increase self-consciousness and
prevent students from sending the
wrong type of messages through clothing. The article states that
people have tried to take matters
to court by using The First Amendment but they are not having
much luck. Many kids are not
faced with pressure with the dress code implemented.
Donnelly, M. (2020). Dress Codes and Uniforms in Public

7. Schools. Dress Codes & Uniforms in
Public Schools -- Research Starters Education, 1–8.
Donnelly gives us more insight on how uniforms originated.
According to the information
the author provided, the thought of changing some schools'
dress code first began in the 1980s
and 1990s. Private Schools are the first schools that were open
to uniforms. The article also
includes names of the first public schools to change over to
uniforms. It was stated several times
that if the school district could get more feedback from the
parents on this topic the better off the
whole idea would be.
Walker, K., & Education Partnerships, I. (EPI). (2007). School
Uniforms. Research Brief. In
Education Partnerships, Inc. Education Partnerships, Inc.
The author presented pros and cons on School Uniforms. The
article says that wearing
uniforms saves time on getting ready for school. The opposing
argues that parents would spend
more time on arranging clothes because one would need
different sets everyday. One of the
biggest drop out reasons in high school comes from students

8. having a hard time dealing with
other students.While there is proven evidence that uniforms do
help improve a lot of things,
many people still argue that it is not necessary. Reading this
will give more insight on the
different opinions.
Boutelle, M. (2008). UNIFORMS: Are They a Good Fit?
Education Digest, 73(6), 34–37.
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This paper attempts to compare the relationship between
genders, and discipline while
going through the specifics of contemporary dress code policies.
It also tells more about the
consequences that most schools have put in place if the dress
code is not met. Students could face
warnings and even suspension if the rules are not followed.
Some school uniforms implemented
skirts and that was a big deal while some female students were
not comfortable with wearing
skirts but were forced to. It ended with if some female student
would rather wear pants it can be
put in place while still complying with the dress code.

9. Forster, M., & Geier, D. B. (2015). Point: The High Cost of
School Uniforms. Points of View:
School Uniforms, 2.
Foster argues that wearing uniforms does not help in any way
for students or parents. The
article states that there are more things that schools could put
their focus on to better children
besides forcing them to follow a dress code. Not only does it
keep students from expressing
themself, it doesnt let them be their own individual person. The
article also states that it does not
give parents the freedom to raise their children how they want
too. Also this mandate is hindering
students from getting prepared for the real world.
Brown, T. J. (1998). Legal Issues and the Trend towards School
Uniforms.
In this paper there are legal statements from some of the first
schools that adopted
uniforms in their district. According to the U.S. Department of
Education by the year of 1996
there were over 10 states that had some type of dress code put
in place for students. It states that
uniforms were put in place to decrease any violence, health and

10. safety issues. By putting this
mandate in order it reduces a lot of distractions many schools
face. Reading this paper informs
the reader more about the background of the dress code and why
it was put in place.
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