...Due Process INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINAL COURT SYSTEMS CJA/224 Julia Mosley Week III May 16, 2011 REBECCA ROSENSTEIN Adversarial system when two parties develop and present their arguments, gather and submit evidence, call and question witness within the laws, rules and procedures. In such system, the judge acts as an independent magistrate rather than prosecutor; distinguished from inquisitorial system. When a person is accused of a crime the burden of proof is on the state to prove its case, the defendant is innocent until proven guilty. Once there is an arrest made by a law enforcement a preliminary hearing is set for the accused and he/she has a right to appear before a judge to determine whether he/she is being held-illegally. Writ Habeas Corpus: basically means that it is not to determine if the defendant is innocent or guilty; it represents whether the prisoner is restrained of his liberty by due process. It gives the prisoner to challenge a state conviction on constitutional grounds that related to the jurisdiction of the state court. If a defendant is denied a defense to criminal liability that had prior enactment of the law, which it is call ‘ex post facto law’ it makes it unconstitutional. A law can pass on a fact or commission of an act, ‘ex post facto law’ defines as a law which provides for the infliction of punishment upon a person for an act done which aggravates a crime or makes it greater than when it was committed, a law that changes the rules of...
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...Essays are the Best or Nah? Reading Rebeccas article she says “humanist insist writing leads to the crafting of sharp argumentative skills”, but this skill is not necessarily needed for each trade. This leads me to ask are essays really relevant as a college or high school student. Essays are hated by students and teachers. The fact that most people hate essays have raised the question can this issue be solved? First of all teachers hate grading essays. It’s very time consuming, student papers highly outnumber the teachers. College essays can be long as 100 pages. Grading a 100 page essay for 15-20 students can get extra stressful if you ask me. Not to mention that they actually have a life to live. Rebecca stated in her article that “I’ve graded drafts and assigned rewrites, and that helps the good students get better, but the bad students, the ones I’m trying to help, just fail to turn in any drafts at all. Meanwhile, I come up for air and realize that with all this extra grading, I’m making 75 cents an hour.” I can definitely sympathize with teachers on this issue. To fix this problem I would suggest that the teachers could assign grading assistants (Students that actually like writing and are top of the class) this would allow the teachers more time to live life, tutor and relieve some of the stresses of grading. Although essays are assigned students still are not learning to write factual papers. Looking back at Schuman’s article she quotes that her “friends...
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...Mikehla Gibbons PDQ essay Cabeza De Vaca was stranded in the middle of nowhere with only a few items he was able to luckily find, when suddenly people, his only hope, come into sight, as they approach he soon realizes that they weren't so nice. Before he knew it he was on his way into the middle of the desert, his food and resources in the hands of the other people. Cabeza De vaca was a spanish explorer from spain. He wanted to colonize Texas but his ship crashed in florida and when he finally made it to Texas things went wrong yet Cabeza De Vaca and another lucky man made it back to spain alive. Cabeza De Vaca survived because of his respect to the native americans, his skills in healing, and most importantly his amazing survival skills....
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...paragraphs considered the essay’s figurative “bookends.” While the first paragraph introduces the topic and makes a claim, the conclusion of an essay looks back at the claim with the benefit of supporting details, and shows how the point of the essay was made. It’s important for students to learn how to write a conclusion that finishes the work of the essay, and supports the main claim. ... Read More »The conclusion of an essay is as important as the introduction, with the two paragraphs considered the essay’s figurative “bookends.” While the first paragraph introduces the topic and makes a claim, the conclusion of an essay looks back at the claim with the benefit of supporting details, and shows how the point of the essay was made. It’s important for students to learn how to write a conclusion that finishes the work of the essay, and supports the main claim. ... Read More »The conclusion of an essay is as important as the introduction, with the two paragraphs considered the essay’s figurative “bookends.” While the first paragraph introduces the topic and makes a claim, the conclusion of an essay looks back at the claim with the benefit of supporting details, and shows how the point of the essay was made. It’s important for students to learn how to write a conclusion that finishes the work of the essay, and supports the main claim. ... Read More »The conclusion of an essay is as important as the introduction, with the two paragraphs considered the essay’s figurative “bookends.” While...
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...(beginning, middle, and end). 3. Answer the questions and include quotations from your classmate’s paper to explain your answers. Beginning A. Does the essay’s title make you want to read more? Why or why not? Yes. Because I really needed to know what the title meant! B. Do the first one or two sentences of the paper grab your interest? Why or why not? Tell how the writer could get your attention with the first sentences. Yes. The first sentence strike interest because of the words issue, healthcare and controversial. The second sentence introduces the reason for the argument. Look at the essay’s introduction. Is there a thesis statement or “statement of purpose” drafted? (Look for a sentence that tells the reader what to expect from this essay.) What is the statement? Patients and Practitioners should not adhere to the guidance form the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force against prostate-specific antigen. C. Based on the introduction, what specific points do you think the writer will make about the essay’s subject? Based on the introduction I believe that key points will be about the strong disagreement with the decision of the Task Force not recommending regular PSA screening, considering prostate cancer is the most wide spread form of cancer. D. Based on the way the main points appear in the essay’s introduction, in what order do you expect to see them in the essay? The recommendation was given without: First, regards to the...
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... Read these questions first. 2. Read each part of your classmate’s essay (beginning, middle, and end). 3. Answer the questions and include quotations from your classmate’s paper to explain your answers. Beginning A. Does the essay’s title make you want to read more? Yes Why or why not? Very short and making me wonder what the article is about. B. Do the first one or two sentences of the paper grab your interest? No Why or why not? Doesn’t make me wonder why or who this DC hero because to me there wasn’t enough info about him to draw any questions to make me read more. Tell how the writer could get your attention with the first sentences. Take out the word I and make it a question or more of a broad statement.Look at the essay’s introduction. Is there a thesis statement or “statement of purpose” drafted? Yes (Look for a sentence that tells the reader what to expect from this essay.) What is the statement? “There were some discrepancies between the show and the comic, some good, some bad.” C. Based on the introduction, what specific points do you think the writer will make about the essay’s subject? Pointing out the differences good and bad between the comic book and the show. D. Based on the way the main points appear in the essay’s introduction, in what order do you expect to see them in the essay? Giving back round on the comic and the goings on in the comic. And comparing it to the show now on TV. Middle A. Is the essay about the same subject that you...
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...your classmate’s paper to explain your answers. Beginning Does the essay’s title make you want to read more? Why or why not? Yes,the essay's tittle makes me want to read it because I also like video games. I like that kind of entretainment. It catches my attention. Do the first one or two sentences of the paper grab your interest? Why or why not? Tell how the writer could get your attention with the first sentences. Yes, it catches my attention because even though the video game I have is wii, it is something similar that I can compare. I feel that there is a relation in between because both video games are fun and “... is a great service worth the time and money for anybody in need of entertainment.” That is a very good qoute that I agree with. Look at the essay’s introduction. Is there a thesis statement or “statement of purpose” drafted? (Look for a sentence that tells the reader what to expect from this essay.) What is the statement? “Xbox Live offers a fun pastime, hours of entertainment, and a lot of deals and offers retail stores can’t offer. But there are downsides to the service, such as maintenance, disconnecting, and other people who “cheat” so to speak on some online games.” This sentence is the thesis ist tells me what to expect and what the essay is going to be about. Based on the introduction, what specific points do you think the writer will make about the essay’s subject? Base on the introduction I think the main (specific) points...
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...Basic Elements of An Essay [pic] Introduction of the Essay The introduction should detail what is contained in the paper. The introduction is usually only a paragraph, three at the most. The writer should sum up the introduction with a TOPIC SENTENCE which supports the main idea of the essay OR CLARIFYING STATEMENT. This will allow the reader to know the subject of the paper and an introduction to that subject. This is one of the most important things cited by the professors. Writing a Purpose Statement An example of a purpose statement is ‘Mutual funds are backbone of the economy of any country’. The Body of the Essay Paragraphs - First sentence contains the topic sentence, which supports the main idea of the essay. - The following sentences contain main points you're making about that topic - Other sentences support those main points with examples, explanations, etc. (Who, what, where, when, how, etc) The body of the essay is essentially the "meat and potatoes" of the paper. Several paragraphs will explain the topic that you are discussing. The paper will prove or disprove the purpose statement. There will be many citations, references and information which will lead the reader to understand what the paper is about. The body must be relevant to the subject, with clear and concise thoughts. Jargon or very technical terms should be explained so the reader does not become confused. Do not attempt to make the paper meet the required length by using "fluff" -...
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.... Write out a full outline of the essay’s main points, skipping the introduction and conclusion. • Evolution does not act on working for the perfect an organism but yet hard to resist due to selective pressures. • No mechanism for determining selective pressures • The authors stressed to summarize the methodology of adaptionist and adaptionist thinking. • He agrees with the discounting of many justifying every trait of an organism as beneficial • Although Darwin himself was an pluralist, his thinking was not always valid, according to the authors • Weakness within the article 2. What do you see as the essay’s main topic or topics (What all the above paragraphs have in common, subject-wise)? I feel that this essay’s main topic is that this article provides great analogies for why you can’t simply put a purpose for each trait developed in nature....
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...The Longman Writer Chapter 6 Notes Writing the Paragraphs in the First Draft Student Copy How to Move From Outline to First Draft After prewriting, deciding on a thesis, and developing and __________ evidence, you are ready to write a __________- a rough, provisional version of your essay. No matter how you write your first draft always be sure to concentrate on providing paragraphs that support your _____. Because of your work on your outline, the first draft should flow quite ________. But don’t be worried if it doesn’t, because writing the first draft is a process of discovery, involving the continual clarification and ________ of ideas. There is no single right way to prepare a first draft. At this point in your education you have undoubtedly found your own basic approach. Adapting it to suit each paper’s ______, the time _________, and the instructor’s __________. Some people rely heavily on their scratch lists or outlines; others glance at them only occasionally. Some people write the first draft in _________ while others use a computer. However when you are ready to begin writing your first draft consider the method we did in class. General Suggestions on How to Proceed Although outlines and lists are valuable for guiding your work, don’t be so _________ on them that you shy away from new ideas. If an idea pops into your head that isn’t in your outline, jot it down, and ________ whether or not it supports your ________. When you are writing your draft remember that...
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...is needed for an essay to be considered a “good” essay, and what separates a good essay from a great one? In order for an essay to be considered a “good” essay, a writer must follow the basic rules of essay writing, such as using proper grammar, correct punctuation, etc. If an essay contains two or more grammatical errors throughout the essay, the writer might be viewed as uneducated or may not be taken seriously. Numerous grammatical errors can discredit an author’s credibility. If an essay contains “bad” grammar, the reader may overlook the writer’s content. For a writer to be taken seriously, it is crucial that they use proper grammar. Another key element a good essay should contain is that the essay’s content must be organized in well thought out and detailed manner. If an essay’s content is not organized, the reader will have difficulty in reading the essay and may not be...
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...or subject, not the subject itself. The subject, or topic, of an essay might be World War II or Moby Dick; a thesis must then offer a way to understand the war or the novel. • • Makes a claim that others might dispute. • • Is usually a single sentence somewhere in your first paragraph that presents your argument to the reader. The rest of the paper, the body of the essay, gathers and organizes evidence that will persuade the reader of the logic of your interpretation. • • • It states the essay's subject -- the topic that you are discussing. • • It reflects the essay's purpose -- either to give your readers information or to persuade your readers to agree with you. • • It includes a focus -- your assertion that conveys your point of view. • • It uses specific language -- avoids vague words and generalizations. • • It may (but doesn't have to) state the major subdivisions of the essay's topic. WHAT TO AVOID Don't Simply State a Fact with your Thesis Statement Last year saw a decrease in the number of "bad girl" roles in Hollywood. WHAT TO DO Try and make your thesis statement a statement that demands proof...proof you will provide by providing evidence in your research. The decrease in 'bad girl' roles witnessed in 1998 reflects the conservative backlash against strong female characters in the media. For instance, you might have a thesis statement that goes something like this: There...
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...Decide whether to revise the introduction based on feedback from your instructor and/or additional ideas that you might have had since you first wrote it. Go ahead and make any revisions you consider necessary. After that, or if you do not wish to revise the introduction, copy and paste the next paragraph to your document, review it and revise as necessary, substantiating and reinforcing (when necessary and appropriate) your argument with quotes, paraphrases, or summaries from the peer-reviewed source that you retrieved from the library. Remember that quoted material should not exceed 25% of the essay. Repeat this process with all the essay’s paragraphs up through the conclusion. After incorporating scholarly material into your paper, it should be between 1,000 to 1,200 words long. Now that you have copied, pasted, and revised all the essay’s paragraphs, go over the paper to determine if it is properly formatted in APA style (from start to finish) and includes in-text and reference list citations, which also should be formatted in APA style. Next, use the spell-check tool in Microsoft Word to identify misspellings. Finally,...
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...case more fully than other sections of an application. It can provide the evaluator with better insight about you and how you differ from other applicants. What I like most about writing is that it is another good way to communicate. Negatively speaking on writing I have a hard time writing essays. I try to hard to remember what I have read about a topic. My essays usually end up sounding cliché from what I have read. I have a hard time putting what I have read into my own words. It's my good idea to read my essay's out loud when I'm done with it. I try to pick up some pattern or neat idea that i hadn't noticed hoping to change my cliché words around. Other times if I don't like the topic I end up losing focus and going off topic. Maintaining the status quo from other great literature works of art is frustrating in its self for me also. Since I don't enjoy writing essays and frequently end up confused by them I usually take forever to finish. Negatively speaking essay's aren't for me when it comes down to writing. One of my favorite kinds of writing that I prefer is non-fiction. Many great writers have created great nonfiction work. Some great works of non-fiction writing usually has me...
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