pic Discussion: The Hebrew Scriptures speak often of right living and righteousness. One example of what this concept of righteousness meant to the Hebrew people is found in Dt 10:12. And now, O Israel, what does the Lord your God ask of you but to fear the Lord your God, to walk in all his ways, to love him, to serve the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul. (NIV)
For your final project, consider how this example of right living has meaning for us today. How is a person today deemed righteous? What qualities mark a person as righteous? We even use the word to describe something we like, a righteous song or movie, for example, meaning that the object is good or excellent.
After reflecting on what the concept of righteousness means to you, think about the penal system in the country. Prisons have four major purposes. These purposes are retribution, incapacitation, deterrence and rehabilitation (Stop the Crime. http://www.stoptheaca.org/purpose.html
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). If we continue with ascribing righteous qualities to objects, or systems, as living in a righteous way by a group of people with common beliefs, laws, and behavior then what is your opinion of our countrys penal system? Can it be described as righteous? In what ways? Are there aspects of the system that are not righteous? What are they and why not?
Instructions: Find a position to argue within this overarching theme that fits with your course of study (if you like) to explore and research. You may look at this theme from a criminal justice viewpoint, psychologically, historically, medically, legally, or religiously. Consider the question from all sides. For instance: Is the purpose of our current penal system aligned with our past? Have we strayed from the basic values and beliefs of our religious and political heritage as given to us in Scripture, the Constitution, and/or the Declaration of Independence? Are all inmates treated fairly within the system? Does the punishment fit the crimes committed? Are all four purposes of the penal system equally adhered to in purpose across the country in our city, county, state, and federal correction facilities?
You may write about this topic generally, as the U.S. penal system, or specifically, your city or county penal system. Make sure, however, that you tie all aspects of the topics considerations into your argument. Do not start writing on your city system without putting it in context of the overarching federal and state systems as background. Everything starts from someplace.
Once you know how you want to write about the topic, consider the argument opposing your position. You need to address this aspect in your final project. You are required to have six primary (if available to you) and secondary sources from books, articles, online databases, and Internet websites. Two of these need to be from academic journals or websites. (Suggestion: Use CCC Library online database to locate academic journals.) Your final project requirement is eight pages, consisting of a Cover Page, Reference Page, and six body pages. Use APA formatting throughout. You do not need to have an Abstract Page for this assignment.
CAUTION: This is not a problem and solution paper. Your assignment is an argument paper in which you develop your own position. Use the rhetorical strategies discussed in this course to also develop a position against yours that you equally argue. Your final paragraphs will consist then of your refutation of the con (rebuttal) position.
NOTE: Pro and con positions (for or against an opinion) do not mean that if you take a pro position on this question, you must answer yes and agree that the penal system does reflect righteousness, or a con position means no and you need to argue against the penal system as not being righteous. Pro means being for something, while con means against something. So, you could be pro change in the penal system (you think it needs improvement in X). Con could mean that you want no change and like it as it is). Pro and con refer only to your opinion (pro) and the opposing (con), not necessarily yes or no positions. Pro is your position, while con is the opposing viewpoint from your position on any topic.
Format Requirements
Document Type: MS Word
Paper Size: 8.5 X 11″
Length: 8 pages
Margins: 1″
Font: 10-12 pt. Times New Roman or a similar font.
Line Spacing: Double. No extra double space between paragraphs please.
Paper Structure:
No cover page
Introduction
Body (6 pages, including Introduction & Conclusion, six sources for in-text citations & a visual graphic)
Conclusion
References (Separate Page)
In-text Citations & Reference List Style: APA
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