Should the federal minimum wage be increased?

1. Should the federal minimum wage be increased?

Paragraph 1: Introduction: 

• 5-7 sentence paragraph

• Introduce your topic. Provide an overview or background on the topic with information from at least one (1) source. Use the proper APA 

citation/reference for this source. 

• State your position or where you stand on the topic (either for or against it)

• State your thesis 

Evidence/Support Paragraph 2:  Main Idea 1 __________________

• 5 – 7 sentence paragraph about why main idea one supports your thesis 

• Include introduction sentence to introduce main idea 1. 

• Include at least two (2) sources that support this main idea.  You can summarize this information, use quotes, or use a combination of summary and quotes. 

• Include conclusion sentence that summarizes main idea 1. 

• Use the proper APA citation/reference for the sources.

Evidence/Support Paragraph 3: Main Idea 2: ___________________________________

• 5 – 7 sentence paragraph about why main idea one supports your thesis 

• Include introduction sentence that introduces main idea 2.

• Include at least (2) two sources that support this main idea.  You can summarize this information, use quotes, or use a combination of summary and quotes. 

• Include conclusion sentence that introduces main idea 2.

• Use the proper APA citation/reference for the sources.

Rebuttal Paragraph 4:  Arguments of others 

• Write a 5 – 7 sentence paragraph that summarizes why others DO NOT support where you stand

• Include one to two (1 – 2) sources that expresses the opinions of others

• Use the information or research you have found to defend your argument despite others who may agree with you. This is called the rebuttal. 

Conclusion Paragraph 5:  Conclusion 

• Write a 4 – 6 sentence paragraph that summarizes your main argument?

• Explain why your thesis / main point is important 

• Briefly summarize the research you found to support your thesis

• End with a strong conclusion statement 

Reference List 

• Create a reference list on the page following your conclusion

• List all references you cited in your paper using the proper APA format 

• This list should be in alphabetical order 

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