1. Introduction – Introduce your topic (to a lay person) -Define your topic – Ex

1. Introduction – Introduce your topic (to a lay person) -Define your topic – Explain your topic 2. Presentation -Tell me why your topic is important -What is interesting about your topic -Relevancy to present day 3. Body -Explain your main issue -What is interesting about your topic -Pros and Cons -Personal Opinion 4. Conclusion -Tie everything together Do NOT write about the death penalty, probation, or parole. Must include 6 references (Authors, year of publication, and page number(s). Include a bibliography at the end of paper.