ASSIGNMENT:Using your outline and annotated bibliography from Touchstones 1.2 and 2.2, draft a 6-8 page argumentative research essay on your chosen topic. Requirements The following requirements must

Annotated Bibliography

Jasmine Downs

July 3, 2020

English Composition II

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AMERICAN MURDERER. (2015). ÁNGEL NIEVES DÍAZ. Retrieved from https://peoplepill.com/people/angel-nieves-diaz/

The authors of this article delineate the life and conviction of Angel Diaz, a Puerto Rican convict accused, and, later, wrongfully executed for the murder of a strip club manager. Not only was Diaz wrongfully executed, but it took an unusually long amount of time for him to pass. Negligence was found to play a part in the way the execution was conducted. This source will be helpful in support of my paper’s argument as it showcases just one of many cases of injustice and suffering death row inmates endure.

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Capital Punishment in the US. (2019). Capital Punishment in the US. Capital punishment in the United States. Retrieved from https://deathpenaltyinfo.org/facts-and-research/sentencing-data/death-sentences-in-the-united-states-from-1977-by-state-and-by-year

This site offers statistics directly from the Bureau of Justice Statistics about the death penalty by state and by year for the last ten years. It also provides sentencing rates and details on sentences by race, location, and year. I can utilize these statistics to further accentuate my point that death penalty is an unjust and inhumane form of justice. For example, looking at one of the statistics on the website, the US murder rate has stayed fairly consistent since 2000, despite the argument that the death deters acts of violence and other punishable by death crimes.

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Center, D. P. (2019). Death Penalty, Year-End Report. Retrieved from https://files.deathpenaltyinfo.org/reports/year-end/YearEndReport2019.pdf

Similar to the previous source, this site provides a multiple page PDF document outlining the results of the 2019 year end death penalty report. Some of the highlights discussed in this source is that over half of US states have abolished the death penalty in its entirety. Additionally, a poll found approximately 60 percent of Americans stated they are against the death penalty. I can use these statistics, among others in the document to support my argument that more and more people/states are determining the death penalty as an ineffective way to combat crime.

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Death Penalty Information Center. (2020). History of Death Penalty. Early Death Penalty Laws. Retrieved from https://deathpenaltyinfo.org/facts-and-research/history-of-the-death-penalty/early-history-of-the-death-penalty

The authors of this article discuss the history of the death penalty and what methods were used. The death penalty dates back to BC. Some of the methods employed include crucifixion, drowning, beating to death, burning to death, and impalement. To most, these sound like terrible methods of execution. To support my argument, I intend to compare the methods and arguments for the death penalty when first utilized to now, to show similarities.

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Masaki Ichinose. (2017). Death Penalty Debate. Retrieved from https://philpapers.org/archive/ICHTDP.pdf

In this source, this paper discusses the psychological impact of the death penalties through a detailed discussed on the uncertainties that encompass the death penalty. I will utilize this source to further bolster my argument that the death penalty does more harm than good; for the families it impacts as well as the victim.

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Murderpedia. (2020). Ángel Nieves Díaz. Retrieved from https://murderpedia.org/male.D/d1/diaz-angel-nieves.htm

This website includes detailed records of Angel Diaz, the example of an ineffective and unjust dealth penalty example, including details of the arrest and conviction, correction facility facts, final meal requests, and final words. I plan to include these factoids in my paper to showcase more details about the case. The final words will be used to resonate with the reader, as a powerful statement uttered by an innocent man.

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Prison Fellowship. (2020). WRONGFUL CONVICTIONS. Hundreds of people have spent time in prison for crimes they did not commit. Retrieved from https://www.prisonfellowship.org/resources/advocacy/sentencing/wrongful-convictions-2/?mwm_id=295767862212&sc=PGNWAAG190104012&sc=PGNWAAG190104012&gclid=CjwKCAjw1cX0BRBmEiwAy9tKHtVrLWzEgHPC-0Svg425LyhXt5fqKMbF_2g_8gpMGGGupOTBIzmrkBoCvo0QAvD_BwE

This article discusses the facts concerning innocent people being convicted and improsioned for crimes that did not commit. I will use this source in my argument that the death penalty is not a solution, as many innocent people are subjected to the brutality of which is the death penalty. The article also discusses contributors to wrongful convictions, which I intend to use, including coerced confessions, lying informants, and sloppy police work with a rush to judgment.

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RON WORD. (December 13, 2006). Strip club manager killer set to die. Retrieved from http://angel-diaz-florida.blogspot.com/2006/12/you-know-im-innocent-i-know-im-innocent.html

This article provides more information on the death and execution of Angel Diaz which I plan to use in my paper to support my argument. It provides details similar to the other sources focused around Diaz and his trial. I wanted to gather an array of sources on the topic to garner a complete picture of what exactly took place.

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United States Department Of Justice. (2020). United States Department Of Justice. Steps In The Federal Criminal Process. Retrieved from https://www.justice.gov/usao/justice-101/steps-federal-criminal-process

This website provides an in-depth look at the steps in the judicial process including details from initial investigation to sentencing and appeal. This will allow me to have a better understanding of the process and to reference, when needed, regarding specific steps in the process. Especially focuses on the first couple and last couple steps, as this are the most pivotal for any case.

DIRECTIONS: Below your assignment, include answers to all of the following reflection questions.

1. Accurately recording bibliographic information is essential and saves you time, as you can transfer this information to the References page of your drafted essay. Each source entry should include a brief summary of the source as well as 3-4 sentences describing how you intend to use that source to build or support your argument. Discuss how your annotated bibliography meets these criteria. (2-3 sentences)

I believe my annotated bibliography meets all the requirements because I have provided a detailed summary of each source and how I plan to utilize that source within my paper. I have carefully chosen specific items within each source that I think is most beneficial.

1. Which strategies were most helpful for you when searching for credible sources? (2-3 sentences)

I found it helpful to read over the information contained in the source first before deciding to use it. In the past, I have glossed over a source and realized it didn’t contain what I needed so I would waste more time trying to find another credible source.

1. What difficulties did you face while searching for credible sources? How did you overcome these difficulties? (2-3 sentences)

One of the difficulties I found was the amount of information on the topic. It was somewhat difficult to sort through all the information to find credible and relevant sources to support my claim.