The research paper shall be a minimum of 8 to 10 pages and mustfollow current APA guidelines. The page count does not include the titlepage, abstract, or reference section. It must include 10–15 sourceswith at least 1 source being the Holy Bible and no more than two (2)books. The student should have a specific section in the paperdedicated to a synthesis of Christian Worldview and their topic. See theassignment instructions and grading rubric for additional instructionsand guidance.

You will develop a well-reasoned discussion of the issues associatedwith that topic and your suggestions and recommendations forappropriate interventions, policy changes, etc. as well as biblicalsupport for your suggestions and recommendations. Include anintroduction that describes the purpose of the paper, the context of thediscussion, and the central issues; also, address the central issuesand use headings to clearly delineate your points. Your paper needs toinclude the integration of sources to support your points anddemonstrate your thinking through the complexities of the issues indiscussion of the central issues and your recommendations. Your papershould have a substantive conclusion that summarizes your key points.

Key Points to cover:

Brief history of capital punishment

Supreme Court decisions

Racial disparities and the death penalty

Death penalty and crime deterrence

Errors and mistakes of death penalty cases

Christian worldview perspective