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

[luvxander.livejournal.com]

The first draft of the paper is due on Tuesday evening. The final draft is due Thursday evening. I would have gotten started on it much sooner, but I've had to study for 2 finals (history and psychology) and a big time math test, all scheduled to be surrounding the damned paper.

I have the basic requirements for the Rogerian paper, I just don't know how to start. First of all, it's extremely hard for me to see validity in the arguments of bigots, so I may need to change my topic away from Gay Marriage.

[bunnyohare.livejournal.com]

*kibitzes* I would strongly suggest changing your topic to something that you feel less passionate about. Pick a topic that you can see how the other side has merit and it will be a heck of a lot easier for you to write the paper.

[silencebreaking.livejournal.com]

I agree with bunnyohare. Not necessarily something you feel less passionate about, but something where you can play devils advocate and not feel as though you are selling your soul to do so.