Police Brutality: How does the murder of unarmed black people by police support white supremacy?

Essay Prompts: Answer each essay prompt using the corresponding article linked to the questions.

1. How does the murder of unarmed black people by police support white supremacy? (Article – Armed and Dangerous) 2. What do non-indictments of police suggest about the lives of unarmed black people? (Article – Armed and Dangerous)

3. Can better training help? (Article – When Cops Lose Control) 4. How do individuals perceive the police department? ( Article -Racism and Brutality) Note: Use Article – Police Book to supplement your answers for the questions listed above. Requirement: – Must include a total of 3 supporting quotes from each article (There are five articles total). – Introduction (1 – 2 paragraphs) Introduce your topic in terms of an issue you care about and say why your reader should care, too. You do not need to directly state your research question in your final paper because your thesis will briefly answer it here, at the end of your introduction. – Brief Summary of the Issue (1 – 2 paragraphs) This section gives you the chance to explain the issue, movement, or law/policy in more detail. Provide relevant background information. – An overview of your research (3 – 4 paragraphs) This section allows you to gather your research and use data and the experts’ voices to explore the situation in more depth. What facts did you discover in your research? – Statement of Your Position (2 – 3 paragraphs) Based on your findings, what conclusions can you draw? Here, you will explain your thesis in more detail by providing your own analysis. Be careful not to overstate your findings. Only make claims that you can support with specific evidence within the scope of this paper. – Introduce and Answer Objections (1 – 2 paragraphs) Addressing opposition makes you a well-informed, fair, and trustworthy academic writer. Give the other side a fair chance–at least one complete paragraph about what critics might argue–before returning to defend your own position. – Conclusion / Statement of Benefits (2 – 3 paragraphs) This section is your opportunity to emphasize your point of view and to remind readers why it matters and why they should care. It is your last chance to influence your reader’s thinking about the topic.