Racial Discrimination in Capital Sentencing

Module 4 Integrated Questions — Short Essay 2
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The purpose of this writing assignment is to give you an opportunity to apply all of the principles you have learned in modules 4-8 to a real-world situation. You are to think critically and clearly, and explain the concepts from the course that apply, and analyze how they all work together. The more ideas from the course that you can apply to the situation, the more likely it is that you understand the concepts, and will do well in the course. You are also required to do a small amount of independent research to find resources to support your paper. The “ASU Library” link in the navigation menu is a good place to start.

This assignment aligns with Module 13 Learning Objectives 2, 3, 5, 10, 11, and 12.
This is locked now so I should have copied before but you will have to do best with 4 outside sources. AND PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT IT IS APA FOR COVER and REFERENCES PAGE

After completing all of the modules in Module 4 (Unit 13), write an essay on the following:

Imagine you are a defense attorney whose job is to argue an appeal for your client before the U.S. Supreme Court. Your client is an African American male who was sentenced to death for a capital crime. The appeal is based on racial discrimination in sentencing.
Discuss how you may use the victim-offender dyad and differences between disparity and discrimination to make your case.
Additionally, find a case that has been overturned on the basis of racial discrimination and summarize it.

Important below here:

Your response should be no less than one page long (not including the reference list), in size 12 Times New Roman Font, and double spaced. Additionally, you must include at least two extra-curricular sources in your response, at least one of which must be from a peer-reviewed academic journal. Your reference page as well as all of your in-text citations must conform to APA guidelines (hint: refer to https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/Links to an external site. to review your format before submitting).
Rubric
Short Essay Rubric

Short Essay Rubric
Criteria
Ratings
Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAnalysis

0 pts
No Points
None of the claims were supported by evidence and logic.
8 pts
Partial Points
Arguments were presented without much explanation. 1-2 claims were not supported by evidence and logic.
15 pts
Full Points
Arguments were explained thoroughly and developed clearly. Evidence and logic were always used to support claims made.

15 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeRelevance

0 pts
No Points
The essay did not adequately address the topic. No applications or connections between the course material and the case were demonstrated.
10 pts
Partial Points
There were a few logical deviations from the topic; OR Application of the subject matter to other topics and to the case material was tenuously demonstrated.
15 pts
Full Points
The essay arguments applied logically to the topic. Connections were made between the case material and the subjects studied in the unit.

15 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeThoroughness

0 pts
No Points
Two or more crucial points from the prompt were not addressed.
7 pts
Partial Points
Most of the material in the prompt was addressed, but at least one crucial point was missing.
15 pts
Full Points
All of the material in the prompt was addressed.

15 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeClarity

0 pts
No Points
Thoughts and ideas were presented without clear purpose or connection, making the essay hard to understand.
5 pts
Partial Points
Essay contained sequences of organized thoughts, but the organization did not carry throughout.
10 pts
Full Points
The essay was organized and easy to understand. Ideas connected in a logical and consistent way.

10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOutside Sources

0 pts
No Points
The author did not use outside sources to support the arguments.
5 pts
Partial Points
The author used two outside sources to support the argument, but neither were from a peer-reviewed academic journal. OR The author only used one outside source to support the arguments.
10 pts
Full Points
The author used at least two outside sources to support the arguments, one of which was from a peer-reviewed academic journal.

10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLength

0 pts
No Points
Paper filled up one-half or less of a full page, not including the reference list, in size 12 Times New Roman, double-spaced.
2.5 pts
Partial Points
Paper filled up almost one full page, not including the reference list, in size 12 Times New Roman, double-spaced.
5 pts
Full Points
Paper was at least one full page long, not including the reference list, in size 12 Times New Roman, double-spaced.

5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeReference List and Formatting

0 pts
No Points
There was no reference list provided.
2.5 pts
Partial Points
A reference list was provided but was not in compliance with APA format.
5 pts
Full Points
A reference list was provided in compliance with APA format.

5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLanguage Mechanics

0 pts
No Points
Six or more language mechanical errors were made.
2.5 pts
Partial Points
Three to five language mechanical errors were made.
5 pts
Full Points
Conventional, correct language mechanics were used, with no more than two mistakes in grammar, spelling, or punctuation.

5 pts
Total Points: 80

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