Classical Argument Essay

Armand Ontiveros

English 102

3/15/21

Professor Evelyn

Statement on Planned Research for Classical Argument Essay

This classical argument essay focuses on the topic of why our society does not pay teachers what they are worth. This topic is interesting because being a teacher is one of the most meaningful jobs that a person can have but oftentimes their pay is lower than other professions. Teachers in today’s society steadily report their jobs are very meaningful but they receive low pay despite the advantages such as a feeling of accomplishment, an opportunity to influence, and become a role model for their students. With such high meaning and low pay, on average, teachers also say their job makes the world a better place. However, most teachers state they are not paid for all the work that they do and have to financially juggle their money just to pay for the practical things in life such as buying clothes, food, and paying a utility bill or a car payment due to their low salary. Likewise, recent polling implies teachers have the public on their side. The first of the three questions I would like to cover “Is a teacher’s educational investment commensurate with the pay they ultimately receive?”. The second question is “Are female teachers underpaid compared to male teachers?”. Lastly, the third question is “How does geographical location impact teaching salaries?”.

What I expect to learn from conducting my research on this topic is why do people choose the teaching profession over other professions. Additionally, I would like to determine why their salaries are below average. This includes analyzing salary data and the supply and demand for teachers throughout our society. Ultimately, I would like to identify some viable solutions to mitigate teachers’ pay disparity.