ETHICAL ROGERIAN ARGUMENT ESSAY ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS
OVERVIEW
In Module 5, you must write an ethical argument essay from your Ethical Rogerian Argument
Thesis/Outline Assignment that you submitted in Module 4. In addition to the development of a
strong argument with a clear thesis statement and sound credible support, you have now learned
about how to effectively integrate sources while utilizing research strategies and properly citing
sources to avoid plagiarism. In academic and professional settings, all of these skills that you are
developing are of the utmost importance. The ethical Rogerian argument will enhance your
understanding of the need to consider other perspectives and find common ground while
including ethics from a Christian worldview standpoint. The second essay in the course will
allow you to build on the skills that you presented in your first essay in the course so you can
continue to grow as an academic writer and critical thinker.
INSTRUCTIONS
Review chapter 14 in the textbook for the sample ethical Rogerian argument essay written in the
documentation style for your major course of study. Using the sample and your outline from
Module 4, write an ethical essay using the Rogerian model of argument in which you address the
question in the prompt. The research sources for this essay have been provided for you. Any
additional sources that you may choose to use must be credible academic sources. You may
include biblical support, but your biblical support does not count in the required citations.
Prompt: How far should humans be allowed to proceed with artificial intelligence?
Write a 1,000–1,200-word proposal essay using the Rogerian Model of argument in
which you address the question in the prompt. (Title page, citations, and reference section
should not be included in word count.)
Document your sources correctly according to your documentation style (Current APA,
MLA, or Turabian).
Integrate at least 4 quotations, 1 summary, and 1 paraphrase (6 total) into your essay from
at least 3 credible sources to support your thesis statement and provide opposing
arguments acknowledging common ground as emphasized in Rogerian argument.
Helpful Hints:
Chapter 14 in Module 4 includes sample student essays for an ethical (Rogerian) essay
written in each of the documentation styles (APA, MLA, and Turabian).
Review the Proofreading Checklist (below) to understand the content that you must
include in your essay assignment.
Review the Ethical Rogerian Argument Essay Assignment Grading Rubric before
submitting your essay assignment.
Learn Application Successful Needs
Revision
1. Introduction: Establishes the ethical principle and states the
essay’s thesis
2. Background: Gives an overview of the situation and provides
necessary information about the topic
3. Ethical analysis: Explains the ethical principle and analyzes
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the particular situation on the basis of this principle
4. Evidence in support of the thesis: integrates a total of at least 6
quotes, summaries, and/or paraphrases from at least 3 credible
sources
5. Finds common ground as required by Rogerian model of
argument
6. Refutation of opposing arguments: Addresses objections and
refutes them in a clear and respectful way
7. Conclusion: Restates the ethical principle as well as the thesis
(not in the exact words); includes a strong concluding statement
8. Contains pathos (emotional) appeals, (values/belief) appeals,
and/or logos (factual) appeals- as appropriate
9. Title reflects issue and ethics
10. Uses only third person pronouns (all first and second person
pronouns have been removed)
11. If using current APA format, contains properly formatted,
title, and references page
If using current MLA format, contains a properly formatted
Works Cited page
If using current Turabian format, contains a properly formatted
title page and bibliography page
12. Double spaced; 12-point Times New Roman font
13. Uses signal phrases and appropriate transitions
14. References/Works Cited/ Bibliography page includes all
sources cited within the body of the essay
15. Checked spelling, grammar/mechanics
When you are satisfied with the quality of your essay, submit in the course via the Turnitin link
for grading. Include your degree program and whether you are using current MLA, APA, or
Turabian in the document’s title when submitting your essay.
IMPORTANT: Fully cite all quotations, summaries, and paraphrases used within your essay, or
those excerpts will be regarded as plagiarism and will result in a “0” on your essay and possible
course failure.
Note: Your assignment will be checked for originality via the Turnitin plagiarism tool.
