Write a 750- to 1,050-word paper analyzing the integral role sentencing plays in the criminal justice process and its effects on society. In your paper, address the following points: 

o Describe the fundamental philosophies surrounding the purpose of sentencing.
o Describe the factors that go into the determination of each specific sentence.
o Analyze the debate surrounding capital punishment.

· Review 2 to 3 viewpoints for each side of the issue.

· Decide if the arguments are valid. Explain your rationale.

· Describe how this debate influences the decisions for punishment as a whole.

o This is an opportunity for you to look at the debate from an outside viewpoint. Treat each side equally with an unbiased view.

· Cite at least one source to support each side of the argument.

· Format your paper according to APA standards.