Law
You will have to write an argumentative essay. Take a position on the death penalty (capital punishment): Do you support capital punishment or are you against it?
Requirements:
12 point font, double-spaced, Times New Roman
Make sure that you support your position with at least three solid arguments. The more arguments you make, the stronger your paper. Use evidence/facts to support your arguments. Cite your references.
This essay should be at least two pages long.
Include an introduction, body, conclusion, and a strong thesis.
Avoid using the word, “I.”
Grading: This is worth 30 points but is considered a project grade.
Helpful sites:
http://deathpenaltyinfo.org/home (Take a look at Issues and Facts)
http://www.aclu.org/capital-punishment/case-against-death-penalty
http://www.amnestyusa.org/our-work/campaigns/abolish-the-death-penalty?id=1011005
http://justice.uaa.alaska.edu/death/procon.html (site gives links to pro & against websites)
http://www.deathpenaltyinfo.org/documents/FactSheet.pdf (great statistics)
http://www.roanestate.edu/owl/Argument.html (if you need help writing an argumentative essay)
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