Yeah...I'm probably going to fail english class

[luvxander]

The teacher wants us to write an essay, in the Rogerian style of argument, 4-7 pages long. Mine is on the topic, Legalization of Gay Marriage.

And...it's hopeless. I wrote my first paper on that and it turned out pretty good. But this new style she sprung on us, I have no clues about. I don't even know how to start the damn paper. And, at this point, I'm ready to just except a 0 for it and let that be it.

I'm not even sure why I chose to go back to school, it's completely obvious that I have no clue what I'm doing and should have just stuck with my life in retail.

I'm going to bed now. With any luck, maybe I won't wake up tomorrow.

Comments

[traveller.livejournal.com]

1. you are fine, babe. you're fine.

2. Rogerian argument is finding compromise instead of arguing sides. there's a really good brief template on wikipedia:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rogerian_argument

I think if you follow the four steps there, you should be totally okay. Do a draft, see how long it is, and then pad it if you need to.

*smish*

[luvxander.livejournal.com]

Actually, that link helped a LOT! I hadn't been able to find anywhere that actually explained the method before. I had to bullshit a couple of paragraphs to add some length, but it should pass muster. As long as I can get a C.

Thank you!! *hugs*