7 paragraphs 2-3 pages double spaced work cited which ever topic you choose Make sure you pick the easiest topic has to be either Argumentative or Expository. Argumentative is based on minimum wage in Louisiana and the second one you’d be Domestic violence seems to be on the increase in our country as well as in our state .

Choose and fully develop one of the following topics:

1. Argumentative:

Since 2009, the minimum wage in Louisiana has remained at the federal minimum of $7.25 an hour. On January 1, 2019, twenty states increased their minimum wages, including Arkansas, a state considered comparable to Louisiana. Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards has tried unsuccessfully to pass a bill that would raise the current minimum wage to $8.50 an hour over a couple of years. Supporters of the increase cite its positive effects. First, they believe it would lift many families out of poverty. Also, with more money in their budgets, low-wage workers would purchase more, thereby increasing sales and spurring economic growth. Finally, increases in the minimum wage may reduce the dependence on government assistance programs.

On the other hand, opponents of a minimum wage increase point out possible negative effects. First, they argue that employers will cut jobs in order to meet the new requirement, causing unemployment among low-wage workers. Second, critics claim that increased wages would decrease high school enrollment and completion rates, as eligible teenagers seek employment over education. Third, critics rationalize that states like Louisiana, with low minimum wages, are more affordable places to live, unlike states such as Massachusetts.

In a seven -paragraph essay, argue whether or not an increase in the minimum wage in Louisiana would create primarily positive or negative effects.

2. Expository:

Domestic violence seems to be on the increase in our country as well as in our state. Although some women have been accused of domestic violence, ninety percent of the violence stems from men. Many of the men accused of domestic violence are given restraining orders, banning them from the abused spouse and children. Unfortunately, the restraining orders merely serve as “disregarded paperwork” because the offenders frequently not only return to the forbidden dwellings and abuse the victims, but also end up killing them. Some believe stricter penalties should be enforced for those men who are in violation of their restraining orders. Three suggested measures include placing them in jail for a considerable length of time, fining them $25,000 or more, and making them attend a mandatory six-week therapy session.

In a 7 paragraph -paragraph essay, discuss three measures that might discourage men from violating their restraining orders.

Types of Expository Writing:

There are 5 kinds of expository writing. They include:

• Problem and Solution
• Cause and Effect
• Compare and Contrast
• Definitions and Classification
• How-to/Process

topic 2

What is Domestic Violence?

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Domestic Violence Is…

Domestic violence can be defined as a pattern of behavior in any relationship that is used to gain or maintain power and control over an intimate partner. Abuse is physical, sexual, emotional, economic or psychological actions or threats of actions that influence another person. This includes any behaviors that frighten, intimidate, terrorize, manipulate, hurt, humiliate, blame, injure, or wound someone. Domestic violence can happen to anyone of any race, age, sexual orientation, economic class, immigration status, religion, or gender. It can happen to couples that are married, living together, or who are dating. Domestic violence affects people of all socioeconomic backgrounds and education levels.

Does the Person You Love:

• Threaten to hurt you or other people you care about?
• Hit, kick, punch, push, choke or use physical force against you?
• Criticize or blame you for everything that goes wrong?
• Humiliate you in front of other people?
• Control your access to money?
• Control the decision-making in your relationship?
• Control your time and actions?
• Put you down, call you names, make you feel like you’re crazy?
• Destroy your property or abuse your pets?
• Threaten to hurt you or commit suicide if you leave?
• Force or coerce you to have sex when you don’t want to?

If you’ve answered “yes” to any of these questions, you may be in an abusive relationship. You are not alone; many people just like you are dealing with violence at home. You didn’t cause the violence and no one has the right to hurt you. If you would like to talk with someone, free and confidential help is just a phone call away.