Your goal is to write a 4-5 page research paper focusing on the factors that lea

Your goal is to write a 4-5 page research paper focusing on the factors that lead to wrongful convictions. Format
The paper should be written in size 12 Times New Roman Font, 1 inch margins, double spaced.
You must include a proposal for the prevention of future wrongful convictions. What needs to change in the current system?
RESEARCH QUESTION: What is the role of false confessions? What is the correlation between the threat of death sentence and false confessions?
A minimum of 4 sources should be included and cited within the paper using in text citations.
Due Date: December 4, 2023 @ 8:50 AM
Possible Resources:
https://deathpenaltyinfo.org/news/dpic-analysis-use-or-threat-of-death-penalty-implicated-in-19-exoneration-cases-in-2019
https://www.innocenceproject.org/new-report-u-s-death-penalty-is-rooted-in-lynching-past/
https://deathpenaltyinfo.org/news/research-links-historical-lynchings-to-modern-murder-rates-and-capital-punishment

Homepage

https://californiainnocenceproject.org/

Fearful That U.S. May Be Executing Innocent People, Attorney General Holder States His Strong Opposition to the Death Penalty

rubric:
Introduction/Topic
____ points
Exceptional introduction that grabs interest of reader and states topic.
Topic is exceptionally clear, well-developed, and a definitive statement.
Content knowledge: Quality of Research

____ points
Paper is exceptionally researched, contains 4 sources total; the sources support the thesis argument in a logical manner. References are correctly cited.
Content application: Support of Thesis & Analysis
____ points
Exceptionally critical, relevant and consistent connections made between evidence and thesis. Excellent analysis.
Conclusion
____ points
Excellent summary of thesis argument with concluding ideas that impact the reader.
Introduces no new information.
Writing
____ points
Writing is clear and relevant, with no grammatical and/or spelling errors – polished and professional. Reference, citations and images are properly formatted.
Proposal for the Future
____ points
A thoughtful proposal towards preventing wrongful convictions is included and explained in detail.
Total: _____/90