For your first writing assignment, you are required to complete a two-to-three page concisely written argumentative paper. Your paper should be centered around the topic of adolescent brain development and you are required to argue a position (providing evidence) around the following two questions.
1) Is reform REALLY irrelevant when it comes to sentencing juveniles to life without parole? AND what is a relevant/appropriate sentencing option for juveniles who are found guilty of murder?
2) You are required to read the Jeremiah Bourgeouis article The Irrelevance of Reform: Maturation in the Department of Corrections. You must use this article and other material read/discussed during class to to assist with this paper.
YOU MUST USE APA FORMAT. A link had been provided. You will be graded on your proper use of APA format as well.
Teaching Writing at John Jay College 