Topic: Criminal Justice Reform to End the Death Penalty

Defend why you chose this particular reform. Why is this issue such an important problem in the criminal justice field? How would you suggest enacting the form? What would this reform look like? Are there programs or policies where this has been done?

· Your paper is to be between 6-8 pages in length (excluding references and the cover page), double- spaced, 12-point type, Times New Roman or Arial font, one-inch margins on all sides, and left justified.

· All sources must be cited properly in text and in a reference, list using American Psychological Association (APA) style guidelines 5th edition.

· All citations should come from academic sources (academic journals, law reviews, scholarly books). Do not use your text as a source.

· Grades will be awarded based upon the following:

· Choice and defense of a particular reform. (15%)

· Reform policies, practices, and examples. (25%)

· Sources: Need to be 1) academic; 2) Eight or more sources; 3) cited correctly according to APA standards. (20%)

· Paper length, organization, and conclusion: paper meets length requirements/ paper is logically organized and sequenced/ conclusion is logical and supported by the sources. (20%)

· Mechanics: Grammar/spelling/formatting (20%)