General Theories of Crime PowerPoint ATTACHED IS THE GRADING RUBRIC!! Review the Six General Theories of Crime discussed in Chapter 7 of your textbook. Choose two. Create a PowerPoint Presentation. Th
Review the Six General Theories of Crime discussed in Chapter 7 of your textbook.
https://www.sutori.com/story/criminological-theories-a-timeline--FbWuS9ujYRw3f9DiqPoUrZEo
Choose two.
Create a PowerPoint Presentation. The presentation will be uploaded. The PowerPoint will include a minimum of 10 slides to include a title slide and a references slide. The PowerPoint Presentation will cover the following:
1. What is criminality?
2. Discuss each of the two theories you chose.
3. Compare and contrast the similarities and differences between the two theories.
4. Research a criminal case you feel the theory you chose would apply.
Example (you cannot use this crime example in your PowerPoint, however you may use the theory)
Wilson and Herrnstein's General Theory basically states that a person will determine to commit crime based on evaluating if the risks outweigh the rewards. The white collar crimes committed by Bernie Madoff would apply to this theory. In my PowerPoint, I would go into detail on the theory and then into detail on how it applies directly to Madoff. The theorist stated xyz which applies directly to the actions xyz of Madoff, etc.
Outside references must be cited correctly. Do not copy and paste material from the text. This PowerPoint is to determine if you grasp the material presented so place the material into your own words. The use of visually enticing pictures, graphs, etc will lend to a better grade. Please review the attached rubric for guidance on the final product.
PowerPoint Presentations
| PowerPoint |
| Criteria | Ratings | Pts |
| Content | | 20.0 pts Level 5 The PowerPoint contains a quantity of high quality thought provoking ideas used to skillfully and creatively completely support the topic as required. | 16.0 pts Level 4 The PowerPoint contains an adequate number of appropriate quality and quantity of thought provoking ideas to support and address the topic as required. | 14.0 pts Level 3 The PowerPoint contains the minimum requirements. It barely contains the appropriate quality and quantity of ideas at the basic level to address the topic as required. | 12.0 pts Level 2 The PowerPoint contains some attempts at including the appropriate quality and/or quantity of developed ideas to support and address the topic as required. The ideas are poorly developed and inconsistent. | 10.0 pts Level 1 The PowerPoint lacks at the most basic level both the quality and quantity of ideas to support and address the topic as required. |
| 20.0 pts |
| Paper Theme & Core | | 10.0 pts Level 5 1) Presentation's theme or key idea is completely developed 2) the ideas are clear, well defined 3) the argument is cogent with numerous points fully developed. | 8.0 pts Level 4 1) Presentation is focused on a well developed theme; 2) the ideas are clear and well defined; 3) Cogent ideas and arguments are well constructed, defended and supported to some degree. | 7.0 pts Level 3 1). Presentation is organized around an identified theme; 2) shows an identifiable development of thoughts and ideas; 3) creative arguments and reasoning is attempted at a novice level. | 5.0 pts Level 2 1) Presentation poorly strives to identify a theme; 2) minimal building of thoughts or ideas; 3) arguments and ideas are crude, incomplete or missing. | 1.0 pts Level 1 1) Presentation has no theme; 2) Lacks identifiable arguments and ideas; 3) Lacks any well reasoned arguments or conclusions drawn from stated facts and ideas. |
| 10.0 pts |
| Appropriate Format | | 10.0 pts Level 5 Presentation consistently and accurately adheres to all style and formatting requirements, including references. Length is appropriate. | 8.0 pts Level 4 Presentation, including in-text and reference page citations, almost all are formatted appropriately; meets length requirements | 7.0 pts Level 3 Presentation, including in-text and reference page citations, most (+50%) formatted appropriately; meets length requirements | 6.0 pts Level 2 Presentation, including in-text and reference page citations, rarely formatted appropriately; does not adhere to length requirements. | 1.0 pts Level 1 Presentation, including in-text and reference page citations, Not formatted appropriately; does not adhere to length requirements. |
| 10.0 pts |
| Source and References | | 10.0 pts Level 5 1) Resources used are sufficient in quantity; 2) Resources are appropriate; 3) Student clearly differentiates his/her thoughts from those of others at all times. | 8.0 pts Level 4 1) Resources used are sufficient in quantity, 2) Few of the Resources are not appropriate; 3) Student clearly differentiates his/her thoughts from those of others | 6.0 pts Level 2 1) Resources used are NOT sufficient in quantity; 2) Most (>50%) Resources are not appropriate; 3) Many times; Student does not clearly differentiate his/her thoughts from those of others. | 1.0 pts Level 1 1) Resources used are NOT sufficient in quantity; 2) Resources are not appropriate; 3) Student does not clearly differentiate his/her thoughts from those of others. |
| 10.0 pts |
| Writing Skills | | 10.0 pts Level 5 No errors in grammar, spelling or syntax throughout the entire document. | 8.0 pts Level 4 No obvious errors in grammar, spelling and/or syntax; less than 5 minor errors overall. | 7.0 pts Level 3 Rare preventable errors in grammar, spelling and/or syntax less than one per page. Over all, some efforts noted in proofreading. | 6.0 pts Level 2 More than one careless error in grammar, spelling and/or syntax per page. Some minor efforts at proofreading, insufficient. | 1.0 pts Level 1 Significant number of careless errors in grammar, spelling and/or syntax per page. Shows a significant lack of proofreading effort. |
| 10.0 pts |
| Total Points: 60.0 |
