A. Subject area of my research essay: David Milgaard's wrongful conviction and its impact on the...

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A. Subject area of my research essay: David Milgaard's wrongful conviction and its impact on the Canadian criminal justice system. B. Develop 10 questions that will aid in developing your thesis. Note: Questions should provide factual information (who/what/where/when) about your subject area. 1. Who is David Milgaard, and what are the key details surrounding his wrongful conviction? 2. What were the circumstances of the rape and murder of Gail Miller, and how was David Milgaard implicated in the crime? 3. When and where did the trial of David Milgaard take place, and what evidence was presented against him? 4. How did the investigation and trial process unfold, and what factors contributed to the wrongful conviction of David Milgaard? 5. Who were the key individuals involved in the prosecution of David Milgaard, and what roles did they play? 6. What efforts were made to exonerate David Milgaard during his 23-year imprisonment? 7. How did advancements in DNA technology contribute to David Milgaard's eventual release and exoneration? 8. What were the immediate and long-term impacts of David Milgaard's wrongful conviction on his life and the lives of those close to him? 9. How did the case of David Milgaard highlight flaws or shortcomings in the Canadian criminal justice system at the time? 10. What reforms or changes were implemented in the Canadian criminal justice system as a result of the David Milgaard case? Developing a Research Essay: Thesis Development Refined Thesis/Essay Plan/List of Resources A. My refined thesis is: David Milgaard's wrongful conviction and following exoneration shed light on the flaws in the Canadian criminal justice system, leading to significant reforms and highlighting the need for improved investigative techniques and safeguards to prevent future miscarriages of justice. B. Plan/outline for my research essay: Arguments used to prove thesis David Milgaard's wrongful conviction exposed systemic flaws and shortcomings in the Canadian criminal justice system. Procedural errors, biases, and tunnel vision during the investigation and trial contributed to Milgaard's wrongful conviction. Efforts to exonerate David Milgaard highlighted the need for improved safeguards and investigative techniques. Advances in DNA technology played a crucial role in Milgaard's eventual release and exoneration. The wrongful conviction had severe immediate and long-term impacts on Milgaard's life and the lives of those close to him. Milgaard's case brought attention to the flaws within the Canadian criminal justice system, including wrongful convictions and inadequate safeguards. The Milgaard case led to significant reforms and changes in the Canadian criminal justice system. The reforms implemented as a result of the Milgaard case aimed to prevent future miscarriages of justice and improve the fairness of the system. The case underscores the importance of continued advocacy and vigilance to ensure justice and prevent wrongful convictions. Supporting evidence, facts or examples Details from David Milgaard's arrest, trial, and imprisonment. Specific examples of procedural errors, misconduct, and biases in the investigation and trial. Testimony and statements from key individuals involved in the prosecution and defence. Case studies and analysis of other wrongful convictions in the Canadian criminal justice system. DNA evidence and its role in Milgaard's exoneration. Personal accounts and interviews with David Milgaard and those close to him. Statistics and data on the impact of wrongful convictions on individuals and their families. Reports, studies, and evaluations of the Canadian criminal justice system pre- and post-Milgaard case. Documentation of the specific reforms and changes implemented as a result of the Milgaard case. Scholarly analysis and commentary on the impact of the Milgaard case on the Canadian criminal justice system. Source List (APA format) Government of Canada, (2023, February 16). The proposed miscarriage of Justice Review Commission act (David and Joyce Milgaard's law). Department of Justice, Electronic Communications. Milgaard, D., & Enright, P. (2004). David Milgaard: Justice denied. University of Toronto Press. Makin, K. (2016, January 5). David Milgaard Case. The Canadian Encyclopedia. Grant, M. (2023, January 18). David Milgaard. The Canadian Registry of Wrongful. Joy, L. (2022, July 25). Video: Hear David Milgaard's own words on his wrongful conviction. A. Subject area of my research essay: David Milgaard's wrongful conviction and its impact on the Canadian criminal justice system. B. Develop 10 questions that will aid in developing your thesis. Note: Questions should provide factual information (who/what/where/when) about your subject area. 1. Who is David Milgaard, and what are the key details surrounding his wrongful conviction? 2. What were the circumstances of the rape and murder of Gail Miller, and how was David Milgaard implicated in the crime? 3. When and where did the trial of David Milgaard take place, and what evidence was presented against him? 4. How did the investigation and trial process unfold, and what factors contributed to the wrongful conviction of David Milgaard? 5. Who were the key individuals involved in the prosecution of David Milgaard, and what roles did they play? 6. What efforts were made to exonerate David Milgaard during his 23-year imprisonment? 7. How did advancements in DNA technology contribute to David Milgaard's eventual release and exoneration? 8. What were the immediate and long-term impacts of David Milgaard's wrongful conviction on his life and the lives of those close to him? 9. How did the case of David Milgaard highlight flaws or shortcomings in the Canadian criminal justice system at the time? 10. What reforms or changes were implemented in the Canadian criminal justice system as a result of the David Milgaard case? Developing a Research Essay: Thesis Development Refined Thesis/Essay Plan/List of Resources A. My refined thesis is: David Milgaard's wrongful conviction and following exoneration shed light on the flaws in the Canadian criminal justice system, leading to significant reforms and highlighting the need for improved investigative techniques and safeguards to prevent future miscarriages of justice. B. Plan/outline for my research essay: Arguments used to prove thesis David Milgaard's wrongful conviction exposed systemic flaws and shortcomings in the Canadian criminal justice system. Procedural errors, biases, and tunnel vision during the investigation and trial contributed to Milgaard's wrongful conviction. Efforts to exonerate David Milgaard highlighted the need for improved safeguards and investigative techniques. Advances in DNA technology played a crucial role in Milgaard's eventual release and exoneration. The wrongful conviction had severe immediate and long-term impacts on Milgaard's life and the lives of those close to him. Milgaard's case brought attention to the flaws within the Canadian criminal justice system, including wrongful convictions and inadequate safeguards. The Milgaard case led to significant reforms and changes in the Canadian criminal justice system. The reforms implemented as a result of the Milgaard case aimed to prevent future miscarriages of justice and improve the fairness of the system. The case underscores the importance of continued advocacy and vigilance to ensure justice and prevent wrongful convictions. Supporting evidence, facts or examples Details from David Milgaard's arrest, trial, and imprisonment. Specific examples of procedural errors, misconduct, and biases in the investigation and trial. Testimony and statements from key individuals involved in the prosecution and defence. Case studies and analysis of other wrongful convictions in the Canadian criminal justice system. DNA evidence and its role in Milgaard's exoneration. Personal accounts and interviews with David Milgaard and those close to him. Statistics and data on the impact of wrongful convictions on individuals and their families. Reports, studies, and evaluations of the Canadian criminal justice system pre- and post-Milgaard case. Documentation of the specific reforms and changes implemented as a result of the Milgaard case. Scholarly analysis and commentary on the impact of the Milgaard case on the Canadian criminal justice system. Source List (APA format) Government of Canada, (2023, February 16). The proposed miscarriage of Justice Review Commission act (David and Joyce Milgaard's law). Department of Justice, Electronic Communications. Milgaard, D., & Enright, P. (2004). David Milgaard: Justice denied. University of Toronto Press. Makin, K. (2016, January 5). David Milgaard Case. The Canadian Encyclopedia. Grant, M. (2023, January 18). David Milgaard. The Canadian Registry of Wrongful. Joy, L. (2022, July 25). Video: Hear David Milgaard's own words on his wrongful conviction.