REPLY by choosing one (1) topic from list below and then writing a coherent, unified, and sophisticated essay that offers a compelling, persuasive argument regarding that topic.
React: A society should / should not retain capital punishment within its penal code.  Be sure to support and justify your reasoning.  Feel free to offer better solutions.  Address the concerns of your intended audience.
REQUIREMENTS:
One-thousand (1,000) word minimum, as counted by Canvas.  Yes, you can always write more.
One-percent (1%) deduction for each one-percent (1%) short of the word count.  
Use support from the weekly readings.  Outside research is NOT REQUIRED.  
If you do use outside research, it must be properly introduced, attributed, and cited.  
Proper essay structure.  Review Comp Lab 07.
Proper MLA format, including a Works Cited page.  Review Comp Lab 08.
Submit as a PDF.  If you do not know how to convert to PDF, then run a quick web search.