Writer, By Karin Lehnardt Senior.

"55 Interesting Facts about Human Trafficking |

FactRetriever.com." 55 Little Known Facts about Human Trafficking. N.p., 20 Sept. 2016.
Web. 13 Oct. 2016.
This website is a listing of little known facts about Human Trafficking. The writer states
several "facts" which have sources themselves, all of which are pertaining to Human Trafficking.
The writer is very specific in the facts given.
I believe this source is legitimate, based on the information given and the fact that all of
the facts have sources too. The information contained in this website cites several sources and
relates directly to the topic. I believe this source does not show bias towards either side.
This source will relate directly to my topic, which is Human Trafficking in the United
States. This source will connect with my other sources and will allow me to pull information
directly from this source.
"Human Trafficking." National Resource Center. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Oct. 2016.
This article contains several definitions pertaining to human trafficking. The article
covers specifically sex trafficking and labor trafficking.
This article will be useful as it contains definitions that I will be able to direct cite for my
project. The article specifically cite US code as well, which will be useful. As such, it is unbiased
and useful.
This article will tie in nicely with the other material I have pertaining to human
trafficking.
Citizens United for Alternatives to the Death Penalty. "Life Imprisonment Is Preferable to
the Death Penalty." Capital Punishment. Ed. Mary E. Williams. San Diego: Greenhaven
Press, 2005. Current Controversies. Rpt. from "Alternatives to the Death Penalty." 2004.
Opposing Viewpoints in Context. Web. 21 Oct. 2016
This article is written by a group called "Citizens United for Alternatives to the Death
Penalty" and it describes how the death penalty should be abolished because it causes undue pain
to families. The articles states that murderers should be punished by life imprisonment.
Furthermore, the article describes how politicians agree with the death penalty so they appear to
be tough on crime. The article finishes with a listing of 34 states that offer life without parole.
This article is very biased against the death penalty. The article does not offer any
opposing viewpoints and is critical of the death penalty as a whole. The article does appear to be
legitimate as a source against the death penalty.
As stated above, this source is very biased against the death penalty, however, as I'm
writing an argument paper it will be a very useful source for the argument against the death

penalty. I will use this source to tie into other sources in reference to my writing against the death
penalty.
Feingold, Russ. "Capital Punishment Should Be Temporarily Suspended." Capital
Punishment. Ed. Mary E. Williams. San Diego: Greenhaven Press, 2005. Current
Controversies. Rpt. from "testimony before the United States Senate." 2002. Opposing
Viewpoints in Context. Web. 21 Oct. 2016.
This source is actually an essay that is taken from testimony given in front of the US
Senate in April 2002 in support of the National Death Penalty Moratorium Act. The source
describes the opposition to the Death Penalty in all 50 states and the US Government. The
speaker is requesting the US Senate approve a bill that would put the Death Penalty on hold until
a system is set up to ensure innocent people are not being executed.
This source is clearly biased against the death penalty. The speaker is trying to get the US
Senate to approve a bill that he is sponsoring that would put the Death Penalty on hold. The
source cites that 100 people have been exonerated since 1972, when the Death Penalty was ruled
unconstitutional by the Supreme Court.
This source will be valuable in writing the paper, as I can use it in my argument against
the death penalty. As this is a speech to the US Senate, it will be a legitimate source.
Costanzo, Mark, and Friends Committee on National Legislation. "The Death Penalty Is
Discriminatory." The Death Penalty. Ed. Mary E. Williams. San Diego: Greenhaven Press,
2002. Opposing Viewpoints. Opposing Viewpoints in Context. Web. 21 Oct. 2016.
This article is a discussion on how the Death Penalty is discriminatory in relation to race,
gender, and social status. The source goes into detail and recalls specific cases in order to make
it's argument. The source also cites several statistics.
This article is unbiased in my opinion, because it makes a case for both sides, even
stating that the Death Penalty is very slow at acting, and even though there is discrimination, it's
not hard to avoid the death penalty. This source lays out a convincing argument against the death
penalty.
This source will be very useful in the argument paper in relation to the Death Penalty. While the
source is against the death penalty, it also provides information for the death penalty as well.
Johansen, Jay. "The Death Penalty Deters Crime." The Death Penalty. Ed. Mary E.
Williams. San Diego: Greenhaven Press, 2002. Opposing Viewpoints. Opposing Viewpoints
in Context. Web. 21 Oct. 2016.
This article is an opinion piece by a web designer on the death penalty and how it deters
crime. The article is mostly opinion, and I believe the word "I" is the most often used word. The
source argues that the death penalty has actually lowered the homicide rate.

The source is biased and is mostly opinion. I would not consider this a legitimate source
and I will not use it in my argument paper.
This source will not be used by my in my opinion paper, however, I did read it in order to
gain context with other sources.
Progressive. "The Death Penalty Is Unjust." The Death Penalty. Ed. Mary E. Williams. San
Diego: Greenhaven Press, 2002. Opposing Viewpoints. Opposing Viewpoints in Context.
Web. 21 Oct. 2016.
This source is an article in which the writer criticizes the death penalty for everything
from application, to exploitation by politicians. The writer is clearly against the death penalty
and wishes it were abolished.
This source is biased against the death penalty, but has some good references that can be
used in the paper. The writer is highly critical of the death penalty and I would classify this as an
opinion piece.
This source can be used in conjunction with the other sources, as it does present a decent
argument against the death penalty.
Notis, Christine, and Edward Hunter. "The Death Penalty Does Not Deter Crime." The
Death Penalty. Ed. Mary E. Williams. San Diego: Greenhaven Press, 2002. Opposing
Viewpoints. Opposing Viewpoints in Context. Web. 21 Oct. 2016.
The source is an editorial of the death penalty and how it doesn't deter crime. The article
is mostly opinion and is staunchly against the death penalty.
This source is clearly biased against the death penalty, however, I believe that I can use it
as a legitimate source for my paper.
This source will work nicely with the other anti-Death Penalty sources I have for my
paper.
Greeley, Horace. "The Death Penalty Is State-Sanctioned Murder (1872)." The Death
Penalty. Ed. Mary E. Williams. San Diego: Greenhaven Press, 2002. Opposing Viewpoints.
Opposing Viewpoints in Context. Web. 25 Oct. 2016.
This source is an article by an anti-death penalty person in which they argue the merits of
the death penalty being state-sanctioned murder. The source does not offer counterpoints.
This source is very biased against the death penalty. There are no counterpoints offered.
The source can be used somewhat in conjunction with the other sources, however, this
one is against the death penalty considerably.

Bradbury, Michael D. "The Death Penalty Affirms the Sanctity of Life." The Death
Penalty. Ed. Mary E. Williams. San Diego: Greenhaven Press, 2002. Opposing Viewpoints.
Opposing Viewpoints in Context. Web. 25 Oct. 2016.
This source is written by a District Attorney who personally has sought and approved the
seeking of the death penalty in several cases. The DA speaks about how the process works and
that it isn't an easy decision.
This source is biased, but is legitimate. The bias stems from the fact that the DA (author)
is a death penalty advocate who believes fully in the ultimate price being paid for committing
heinous crimes.
This source will be useful in writing my paper, as I share the same view as the DA. The
DA makes a compelling argument through his own experiences, which will be valuable.
Koch, Edward. "Justice Is Served with the Death Penalty." The Death Penalty. Ed. Jenny
Cromie and Lynn M. Zott. Detroit: Greenhaven Press, 2013. Opposing Viewpoints. Rpt.
from "Why I Support the Death Penalty." http://www.newsmax.com. 2012. Opposing
Viewpoints in Context. Web. 26 Oct. 2016.
This source is an article written by Judge Ed Koch and details his support for the death
penalty, specifically mentioning that the state of New York does not support the death penalty.
The writer details that deterrence is the main reason to enforce the death penalty and that the
perceived racism towards hispanics and blacks is incorrect, whites commit less murder and are
more likely to be sentenced to death.
This source is biased, however, it's written by a Judge and the former mayor of New York
City. The writer clearly has his mind made up, but the source remains legitimate in my opinion.
I can use the arguments made in this source when writing for the death penalty. This
source will add credibility to the paper as a whole.
Tucker, William. "The Death Penalty Is a Deterrent to Murder." Death Penalty. Ed. Nol
Merino. Farmington Hills, MI: Greenhaven Press, 2015. Current Controversies. Rpt. from
"Can We Abide the Death Penalty Any Longer?" American Spectator (July-Aug. 2014).
Opposing Viewpoints in Context. Web. 26 Oct. 2016.
This source details the writers view that the Death Penalty is a deterrent and actually
serves to save lives. The writer argues that the death penalty separates a felony from felony
murder.
This source is legitimate in my opinion and actually invokes several statistics, although
the source does not detail where the information was found. The source is vehemently for the
death penalty.

This is yet another great source for the "pro death penalty" argument portion of my paper.
This source will tie in nicely with the death penalty argument.
Goldberg, Jonah. "Why Death-Penalty Opponents Can't Win." National Review Online.
2011. Rpt. in Death Penalty. Ed. Nol Merino. Farmington Hills, MI: Greenhaven Press,
2015. Current Controversies. Opposing Viewpoints in Context. Web. 26 Oct. 2016.
This source is an opinion piece in which the writer displays his support for the death
penalty. The writer discusses several death penalty cases and how the death penalty can't be
opposed because of the nature of murder.
This source is clearly biased towards the death penalty. While the writer invokes several
cases, he does not adequately argue both sides of the issue.
This source can be used somewhat for the pro death penalty argument, but is not as strong
as some of the other sources that are ground in facts.
Berger, Peter L. "The Death Penalty Is Cruel and Unusual Punishment." The Death
Penalty. Ed. Mary E. Williams. San Diego: Greenhaven Press, 2002. Opposing Viewpoints.
Opposing Viewpoints in Context. Web. 26 Oct. 2016.
The source is an opinion editorial about how the death penalty is essentially torture. The
writer specifically states that the death penalty is cruel and unusual punishment.
This is a biased source, however, it can be used as a legitimate source for the paper.
The source can be used for the argument against the death penalty. Although I completely
disagree with the content of this paper, I will still use it.
Dieter, Richard C. "The Death Penalty Is Too Costly for Society." Death Penalty. Ed. Nol
Merino. Farmington Hills, MI: Greenhaven Press, 2015. Current Controversies. Rpt. from
"Testimony of Richard C. Dieter, Executive Director, Death Penalty Information Center."
2013. Opposing Viewpoints in Context. Web. 27 Oct. 2016.
This source is about the cost of the death penalty and how it costs too much for states to
implement. The source uses statistics to prove it's point.
This source is legitimate and seems to be unbiased. The sources uses several examples to
prove the point.
This source will work very well as an argument against the death penalty. This source has
several great statistics that will help make the paper stronger.