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Directions: The following question is based on In Cold Blood and the capital punishment pieces you have read.
This question requires you to synthesize a variety of sources into a coherent, well-written essay. When you synthesize sources you refer to them to develop your position and cite them accurately. Your argument should be central; the sources should support this argument. Avoid merely summarizing sources.
Remember to attribute both direct and indirect citations.
Introduction
The works we have read in this unit make strong claims concerning capital punishment. For this topic, you must pick a side by either defending or supporting capital punishment.
Assignment
Read the following sources (including any introductory information) carefully. Then write a 3-5 page essay based on a topic above. Synthesize IN COLD BLOOD and at least three other sources for support. Feel free to bring in outside sources, but you must get them approved by me.
You must refer to the sources by their titles.
In Cold Blood
“A Hanging”
“Against the American System of Capital Punishment”
“Why the Death Penalty Does Us No Credit”
“A Speech in Favor of Capital Punishment”
“Death and Justice: How Capital Punishment Affirms Life”
“Capital Punishment, 2011 Statistical Tables”