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This essay analyzes the contentious issue of jury bias in the O.J. Simpson trial. It begins with a thesis stating that the jury failed to evaluate the evidence impartially due to O.J. Simpson's celebrity status. The paper discusses arguments supporting this viewpoint, including the influence of fame on juror perception, while also considering counterarguments that emphasize the complexity of evidence presented. By presenting structured reasoning and avoiding personal pronouns, the essay aims to provide a comprehensive insight into this pivotal legal case.
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Controversial Issue Prompt Diagnostic Essay
Read the underline words aloud with me • Write an essay that presents your opinion on the controversial article we read yesterday. Begin with a debatable thesis statement. • Be sure you support your opinions with reasons from the article. Discuss both sides of the issue. • Avoid using the words I, me, and my. • Attach your annotated article and T-Chart to the back of your essay when you turn it in.
How to avoid I, Me, and My • Instead of writing this: • In my opinion, I think that the O.J. Simpson jury did not weigh the evidence accurately because they were biased and blinded by O.J.’s “Super Star” status. • Write this: • The O.J. Simpson jury did not weigh the evidence accurately because they were biased and blinded by O.J.’s “Super Star” status.