Is the death penalty effective

Paper instructions:

1) Arguments that support one position (Paragraphs 2, 3, 4).
2) Rebuttals-(What are the best arguments on the other side of your issue? Paragraphs 5, 6, 7).
3) A statement of your position on the issue (What are your conclusions based on the research you did and the most convincing arguments. Paragraph 8).
4) Minimum 5 research references in APA format, and in-text citations in your paragraphs. Include an APA cover page as well.
5) references