Death penalty.
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.