Reflect: Based on the MINIMUM WAGE DEBATE,
you will need to use critical thinking skills to thoroughly understand
how this topic can be a global societal problem and determine some
logical solution(s) to the problem.
Write: This Argumentative Essay ROUGH DRAFT (MINIMUM OF 5 PAGES) will
present research relating the critical thinker to the modern, globalized
world. In this assignment, you need to address the following items in
separate sections with new headings for each:
Identify the global societal problem within the introductory paragraph and conclude with a thesis statement that states your proposed solution(s) to the problem.
Describe background information on how that problem developed or came into existence. Show why this is a societal problem, and provide perspectives from multiple disciplines or populations so that you fully represent what different parts of society have to say about this issue.
Construct an argument supporting your proposed solution(s). Be sure to consider multiple disciplines or populations so that your solution shows that multiple parts of society will benefit from this solution. Provide evidence from multiple scholarly sources as evidence that your proposed solution is viable.
Interpret statistical data from at least three, peer-reviewed scholarly sources. Do this by discussing the validity, reliability, and any biases; identifying the strengths and weaknesses of these sources; and pointing out limitations of current research and attempting to indicate areas for future research. You may even use visual representations such as graphs or charts to explain statistics from sources. Evaluate the ethical outcomes that result from your solution. Be sure to provide at least one positive ethical outcome as well as at least one negative ethical outcome that could result from your solution, and explain at least two ethical issues related to each of those outcomes. It’s important to consider all of society.
Develop a conclusion as the last paragraph(s) of
the essay, starting with rephrasing your thesis statement and
then presenting the major points of the topic and how they
support your argument.
- Must include in-text citations from at least 5 scholarly sources. Be sure to integrate your research rather than simply inserting it.
- Must document all sources in APA style as outlined here and here.
- Must have no more than 15% quoted material in the body
of your essay based on the Turnitin report. Reference list will be
excluded from the Turnitin originality score.
- Must include a separate reference page that is formatted according to APA style