Put together a research paper that is more informational in nature. Its main goal is to assemble sources in a way that adequately explores the research question “How have minimum wage increases across the U.S. impacted state and local economies?”, from various sides but does not (necessarily) take a strong stance on the “correct” answer. The paper can lean in certain directions if that is where the scholarly conversation leans, but it is not necessarily trying to persuade the audience of one specific point of view. The point of the paper is to assemble a scholarly conversation around a research question and then synthesize possible answers to the research question.
Task
- Compose a 1000 to 1250-word essay in APA citation style that presents and then attempts to answer your research question.
- You must use a minimum of six cited sources, no older than 2017. Four must be from peer-reviewed academic journals.
- Cite your sources on a standard format APA reference page and at the end an Annotated Bibliography with a minimum 100 words each annotation. Each entry should start with an APA reference citation for the source. It should be followed by an annotation that provides a brief summary of the source and an evaluation on how the source might be useful.
- Submit your essay as a Word document, .pdf file, or a .rtf only. Please do not use Pages or any type of image file.
Tips
- Questions for the introduction should help set up the main question. They often determine terms or outline the debate.
- Body paragraphs answer part of the research question.
- You will want to articulate three specific main ideas – ex: income gap disparity, access to services & goods, percentage of people living near or below the poverty line, lay-offs due to increases, etc.
- Be sure to avoid being redundant.
- Conclusions sum up main points, identify gaps for further inquiry, or ask about possible new directions or development on the topic.
Evaluation
- Research question is exceptionally refined. It is narrow and fills a needed gap in the academic conversation.
- Sources Meets all requirements. Sources exceptionally relevant to research question. Shows exceptional dedication to finding just the right source.
- Exceptional sources that are current, balanced, scholarly, and relevant to research question. Selection of sources creates a productive conversation.
- Sources incorporated impeccably with good judgement. Sound composition fundamentals in paper writing. Flawless APA citation, grammar, and style.