Persuasive Essay Paper (argumentative paper with thesis provided in the notes attached.)
The objective of your paper will be to argue a strong, detailed thesis by selecting subtopic points and evidence that support your stance. Your papers should be well-researched and rely heavily on scholarly sources, as discussed in class.
Pay special attention to crafting a thesis that is debatable and detailed, and know what approach you are using. All sections of the paper should tie back to and be proving your specific thesis. The formatting, references, and citations must follow the APA 7th Edition Style Guide.
The paper should discuss subtopics that fit well together, have a logical ordering, and exhibit a good writing flow. See the discussion board for persuasive paper resources. You are submitting a FULL draft for this assignment! (title page, introduction, main body, conclusion, reference list)
Requirements:
APA 7th formatting & references/citations
headings/subheadings can be used to organize your paper but must be according to APA 7th guidelines
Must include: title page, introduction, main body, conclusion, reference list (no abstract needed, as this is a course paper, not an empirical journal article)
12-point font, Times New Roman, 1-inch margins, double-spaced, submit as a pdf, doc or Docx file paraphrased/quoted/cited properly – NO PLAGIARISM
General Topic: Death Penalty
Hypothesis: Death Penalty should remain a legal punitive option for criminals in the U.S. who commit felonies and first-degree crimes specifically against a person/people due to factors of deterrence, retribution, and incapacitation.