Insanity Defense in Court
The critical thinking assignment asks you to select a current, controversial issue related to criminal justice, find sources that support both sides of the argument, and then write a 8- to 10-page paper (including title page, abstract, content, and references.) You will be required to submit at least four sources per side of the argument (total of 8 sources). If the scope of your paper has more than two sides or is focused more on the impact of an issue, then you are welcome to split the sources evenly. This will help you to present both (or all) sides of the issue as objectively as possible.
The draft must follow APA formatting and include the following pages:
Title,
Abstract,
Introduction,
Main Points (titles vary per topic),
Conclusion,
Sources/References
The most important part of the Critical Thinking writing assignment is content; however, you are expected to use clear, and concise writing on all assignments. Grades will be affected by poor use of grammar, punctuation, and spelling. The paper must be an 8- to 10-page paper (including title page, abstract, content, references, and reflection), double-spaced, 12 pt. font, and you must follow all guidelines for APA.
Research Thesis: Should mentally individuals who are declared insane in a court of law be given special treatment or be sentenced the same as any other criminal?
Main Point 1: What is the insanity defense and what does it mean for the individual?
Main Point 2: The differences in sentencing
Main Point 3: Argument for treatment
Main Point 4: Argument for incarceration
Main Point 5: Conclusion
