For WRT303 here at URI, Project #3 compells students to either write an informative speech, in-depth feature story, or an issue brief. I plan on writing an informative speech based on a huge current public issue from my town.
In South Kingstown, RI (the town in between where I live and where I attend school), a man by the name of Michael Woodmansee killed, cannabalized, and hid the remains to a five-year old boy he killed "for fun." This was in 1975, but the killer did not confess for years to come. When Woodmansee was found and convicted of murder, he received 40 years in prison. Now, due to the prison's "good behavior" points system, Woodmansee may get out soon, 12 years before his original set date. The public is outraged, as am I. How can they let a killer back into my town? RI even let him stay in a MA prison to protect his safety, now what about ours!?
To do this informative speech, i plan on outlining the facts of the case first, then interviewing 1-2 people. I'm sure names will be easy to find since this story is all over Facebook & the local Newspapers. One will be a parent of young children against his release and the other someone who remembers when the killing occurred (preferably someone from SK, RI)
Monday, March 28, 2011
An Introduction
My name is Amanda Crawley, and i am completely new to blogging! I am 19 years old and in my second year at the University of Rhode Island. I am double majoring in political science and Italian with a minor in writing. When I came to URI I originally wanted to go to law school, however, changed my mind this past year and am hoping to pursue international relations or a related career.
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