Question 1
A popular topic talked in congress is the idea of increasing the minimum wage. Some believe that increasing the minimum wage will result in an increase of unemployment; however they are mistaken. Raising the minimum wage will actually increase the money available to low income families for necessities such as Some believe that increasing the minimum wage will result in an increase of unemployment. The thesis statement has a claim on increase in minimum wage and it is strident on the point.
Question 2
The writer assumes that there wouldn’t be a tax charge that would eventually reduce the net income. If the thesis statement makes an assertion on a clearly stated support other than improved lifestyle that is generalized.
Question 3
In paragraph three there is the clear contrary point that nullifies minimum wage increase as it would increase unemployment and a statistics carried out in America in the years; 1995, 1996, and 1997 showed how unemployment reduced with the increase in minimum wage according to an article ‘Raising the Minimum Wage Will Help the Poor’ by Holly Sklar.
Question 4
Each paragraph has a topic clearly building up an argument in support of the minimum wage increase except the paragraph that discusses the housing problem and also in it considers the discussion on the costs of food to the low income earners.
Question 5
The enhancement of the point of money importance in a capitalist’s life should be developed by a concise reference to how there is a decrease in purchasing power of an individual in cases of low minimum wages.
Question 6
Holly Sklar, author of the article Raising the Minimum Wage Will Help the Poor, claims that "[t]he unemployment rate fell from 5.6% in 1995 to 4% in 2000"; in 1996 and 1997 there was an increase in minimum wage. This statistic better enhance the argument if it encompasses macroeconomic factors that cause a shift in unemployment when minimum wages are increased.
Question 7
It is properly cited but at the beginning of the sentence there is a bracket with the letter t, which should be removed. The source of evidenced can clearly be discerned.
Question 8
The points in the essay are organized in a refutation-proof format that would clearly give one’s reasoning and justification.
Question 9
The conclusion lays emphasis on the claim and entrenches every supporting topic that is in favor of the thesis.
Question 10
It lays emphasis on the common ground of the resultant effects of increase in minimum wage.
Question 11
The highlight on the importance of increased minimum wage to the improvement of health benefits as the lower class might get access to good healthcare.
Question 12
The enhancement of the points on poor housing and healthy foods should be expounded on to better highlight the effectiveness of increased minimum wage.
References
Ehrenreich, Barbara. Nickel and Dimed: On (not) Getting by in America. New York: Metropolitan Books, 2001. Print.
