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Assignment
The purpose of this essay is to develop a clear argument in the form of a well-formed, compelling academic thesis statement, and support it through a well-organized, logical, and persuasive multi-paragraph essay. You will also describe and respond to counter-arguments.
Market Rules and the Economic Divide Between Rich and Poor:
In your essay, you will focus on some specific market rules that should be changed to make economic life in the United States more equitable. You must persuade me of a change that will help poorer individuals or help a bolster an economically marginalized group in America.
You must make a specific recommendation, and then describe its specific benefits, and how it could be integrated into state or federal law and practice.
Some questions to consider:
What market rules are perpetuating the economic divide between rich and poor?
What market rules can be changed or added to bolster the middle class in America?
Body paragraphs:
Support and develop the thesis with explanations, examples, and specific details.
Each paragraph makes a specific point that supports the thesis (in the form of a topic sentence), and develops that point with evidence and analysis.
Your body paragraphs should also address specific counter-arguments against your position, as well as your rebuttal/response.
Conclusion
Reemphasizes and reinforces the thesis and main supporting ideas.
Reinforces the importance of the idea you are arguing for
Essay formatting
Font: Times New Roman; 12-point font
Double-spaced
1 inch margins
APA (American Psychological Association) in-text citations
APA References list
Length: 1250-1400 words