Unit VIII Scholarly Activity

Write a letter to the current Unites States President, and put forth arguments regarding why you support or are against an increase in minimum wage. In your letter, discuss whether managers should be given a higher minimum wage or be paid overtime. Address what the minimum weekly salary should be for bona fide executives, administrators, or professionals.

Your letter should be at least one full page and cite at least one reference from the CSU Online Library. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying APA style citations.

Draft the letter using proper, formal letter writing format. Click here to view the 

Writing Center’s example of a business letter.

Inside addresses

Formal greeting

Introduction

Purpose for the letter

Rationale for your request and research to support your opinion and ideas

Respectful appreciation for the president taking the time to consider your suggestions

Formal closure including your name