Arizona State History of Death Penalty Criminal Justice System Assignment Reflect on the criminal justice system as you know it. Is there something you think is particularly good or bad? You may be thinking of policies you know of that are working very well, that are unsuccessful, or that are successful but potentially come at a higher cost than you think is necessary. You may be thinking about a line of thought inside or about the criminal justice is good or bad. Whatever the topic you choose, you should be able to make a clear argument to support your opinion. It is not enough to simply regurgitate the textbook; you should try to make your own argument. Ultimately though, the point is to get you to think. You are perfectly free to disagree with your instructor, your textbook, or your classmates, so long as you support your arguments with logic and evidence
Provide a thorough description of the topic you selected.
Perform an Internet and library search for a minimum of 5 reputable sources.
Articulate a clear, well-developed argument which is supported by evidence.
The paper has several purposes:
First, it should demonstrate the technical skill of your writing. Grammar, syntax, usage, spelling, and composition will be weighted substantially.
Second, your paper should demonstrate understanding of the subject matter of this course. For instance, if you write about the “great American crime drop,” then you should demonstrate an understanding of current theories about what did (and did not) cause that drop, and what it means for criminal justice policy. Your discussion and arguments should reflect that you have read the textbook and should be supported by evidence and clear citations to authoritative sources.
Third, your paper should demonstrate reasoned analysis and critical thinking. You should support your thesis with reasoned arguments and recognize and rebut potential counterarguments.
An excellent paper will have well-developed arguments supported by evidence. It will cite a minimum of 5 quality sources to support its analysis. It will also have no (or very few) technical or formatting errors and will be turned in on time.
An aspiring paper will have clear arguments that are usually supported by evidence or logic. It will cite sources, but some may not be quality sources. It may contain some grammatical or technical mistakes. It will be turned in on time.
An unsatisfactory paper will contain little or no analysis. It will not support its claims with evidence, logic, or citations to credible sources. It may also obvious technical errors. It will show signs of having been completed at the last minute and may even have been handed in late.
Submit your assignment as a 6- to 8-page document in proper APA format.
I’ve chosen to write about the death penalty.
Death Penalty Paper Outline
Intro
History of death penalty
History of death penalty in Arizona
We should continue to enforce capital punishment for the most heinous cases
Heinous murders
Harsh punishments should be given
Some people cannot be rehabilitated
Cruel and unusual punishment? Should this matter when the person has committed such evil crimes
Victims family/friends
They need justice and closure
Their point of view
Mass incarceration
Huge crisis in the United States
Keeping capital punishment can help this problem
i.Yes, it is more expensive to sentence someone to death
ii.There is a need to find solutions to make it more cost-effective for the most extreme cases.
Who should be sentenced with capital punishment?
Those who commit the most horrific crimes
i.Sex offenders
ii.Child molesters
iii.Extreme murder cases
Juveniles should be excluded
People diagnosed with mental problems should be excluded
Conclusion
Although there are cons, we should continue to have capital punishment Part 1: Slides
Title Slide with the title of your selected research, your name, and Date
Minimum of 5 slides: (Max of 8 slides, not including introductions and references); supporting details; the
knowledge youve gained from your global warning research; conclusion; and, references cited at the
end of your presentation
ClipArt on at least 3 of the slides
Slide Transitions
Animation
Design Theme
Follows 7 X 7 Rule (number of points on a single slide)
5
20
5
10
10
10
10
Part 2: Oral Presentation
The following assessment rubric is used to evaluate the students ability to communicate verbally effectively using
PowerPoint.
Areas
Exemplary (10.00)
Acceptable (5.00)
Unacceptable (1.00)
Organization
The presentation is
carefully organized
and provided
convincing evidence
to support
conclusions.
The presentation has a
focus and provided some
evidence which supports
conclusions.
No apparent organization.
Evidence is not used to
support assertions.
Content
The content is
accurate and
complete. Listeners
are likely to gain new
insights about the
topic. i.e., speakers
knowledge of subject
matter
The content is generally
accurate, but incomplete.
Listeners may learn some
isolated facts, but they are
unlikely to gain new
insights
The content is inaccurate or
overly general. Listeners
are unlikely to learn
anything or may be misled.
Delivery
The speaker is relaxed
and comfortable.
Speaks without undue
reliance on notes, and
interacts with
listeners, i.e., eye
contact
The speaker is generally
relaxed and comfortable;
but too often relies on
notes. Listeners are
sometimes ignored or
misunderstood.
The speaker appears
anxious and uncomfortable.
And reads notes, rather
than speaks. Listeners are
largely ignored.
RESEARCH RUBRIC
Qualities & Criteria
The title is appropriate
– Very good (5)
– Good (3-4)
– Poor (1-2)
The introduction states the objectives in terms that encourage the reader
– Very good (5)
– Good (3-4)
– Poor (1-2)
The topic is appropriately covered
– The topic is explored in depth / Very interesting for researchers (18-20)
– The ideas in the paper are correct but there is not much exploration of the topic
(12-17)
– The ideas in the paper have not much relevance/ Not very interesting (4-11)
Originality, overall value added
– New information, new perspective, issue, or problem definition (9-10)
– Clarity to present understanding, confirmation of present knowledge (6-8)
– Not much (2-5)
Originality/Similarity Index Score
– 25%-35% (15-10)
– 36%-49% (9-6)
– 50%-75% (5-0) Note: > 75% (the research grade may result in a failing grade)
Clarity and readability of the paper.
– Easy to read (9-10)
– Readable – but requires some effort to understand (6-8)
– Difficult to read and understand (2-5)
The text is supported by figures and tables
– Very good (5 )
– Good (3-4)
– Poor (1-2)
The conclusions clearly summarize the main results and contributions of the paper
– Very good (9-10)
– Good (6-8)
– Poor (2-5)
The paper contains sufficient and appropriate five references
– References are new and a large number of good references were cited (3-5)
– References are good but some new references could be cited (1-2)
– References are old and/or there are well-known references that are not cited
(2-5)
Language and style
– The paper could be published without any intervention (5)
– Occasional errors in style (3-4)
– Paper needs to be checked for language and style errors (1-2)
Proper length and APA format
– Very good ( 5 )
– Good (3-4)
– Poor (1-2)
Total
Value
5
5
20
10
15
10
5
10
10
5
5
100
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