This writing assignment will be done outside class, and is due at the beginning of class on Thursday, January 27 . Write a 2-3 page essay supporting the position of the victim s family or the state.
Creativity is acceptable and encouraged.
You may take the role of a family member, an attorney, a judge, a legistlator, a lobbyist, or any other role relevant to the case. You are free to use additional sources as references for your essay. You should not summarize the reading, but should address the topic. You may need to consult The Bedford Handbook for Writers about appropriate documentation formats.