Topic: Whether or not minimum wage should be raised to $15/hr.
Assignment: For this essay, you need to write a 1000- to 1200-word argumentative essay. In your essay, you need at least three in-text (or embedded) citations from at least three different sources. (Ideally, at least two of your citations would represent the side or position you are arguing while the other citation would be used in your counterargument/refutation part in which acknowledge and then refute a key point from the other side (or position) of the argument.) You are welcome to include more citations and sources; however, make sure at least two of your sources are from the databases.
USE THESE SOURCES:
- https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonk/wp/2015/08/03/map-how-much-a-15-minimum-wage-would-actually-be-worth-around-the-u-s/
- https://www.nytimes.com/2016/08/31/nyregion/christie-vetoes-minimum-wage-increase-for-new-jersey.html
- https://www.epi.org/publication/minimum-wage-to-15-by-2025-by-congressional-district/
- https://www.politifact.com/article/2016/may/09/fact-checking-minimum-wage-debate/
Reminders:
- Entire essay and reference page must be in MLA format
- No contractions
- No 1st or 2nd person
- Clear thesis statement that is debatable and clearly represents your position on the subject
- Multiple points or evidence that prove your argument through the use of ethos, logos, and pathos (Do not mention those words though as you are not analyzing the argument this time; instead, you are creating the argument.)
- Include the counterargument’s key point(s) and a rebuttal to those points