I. Intro: Give some background info on the issue of the death penalty. Thesis: State what points the paper will address.

II. The Death Penalty is a Deterrent: Explain how this is the case with three sources as backup.

III. The Death Penalty Offers Closure: Explain how this is the case with two sources as backup.

IV. The Death Penalty is Cost-Effective: Explain how this is the case with two sources as backup.

V. The Death Penalty is Necessary for Extremely Violent Crimes: Explain how this is the case with three sources as backup.

VI. Conclusion: Summarize main ideas.