Sunday, November 16, 2008
My Argument Paper
My report paper, though being very short and crappy, really made me think about how many child abusers get off with small sentences, especially when they plead insanity. I thought about incorporating my "experience story", some sections of my report, and legal aspects of child abuse to make the argument that those who are convicted of child abuse, or abuse where the outcome results in murder, are not getting strong enough sentences. Most often they are given shorter sentences because they plead insanity and I strongly think there's more to it than that. I think it's important that I inform my audience of what abuse is, legal acts that have been passed to protect children, and statistics on the time the average abuser spends. I think I have a pretty strong case in my own personal experience, and I believe that with more research I can make my case much stronger. If anyone has any advice or suggestions please leave me a comment. Oh, and Ms. Brown, would you please leave me some suggestions anyway? Thanks
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Sure-I think the personal experience is very important, but you don't want to build your entire case on that. I would consider focusing on a problem-solution-justification format to which you are already alluding. Much of what you mention here will easily fill out the first and third sections, but perhaps you could offer a more specific solution for the middle.
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