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Assignment 2: Theories of Crime Causation
For this Assignment, you will be examining the major theories of crime causation. Write a minimum of 5 pages supporting why crime occurs according to certain theories.
Select at least two theories (Social Bond Theory and Genetic Theory) from two separate units within the course (for example, one theory from the unit discussing the choice theories, and one theory from the unit discussing the trait theories.
Be sure to:
Describe the basic elements of each theory, including what the theory considers to be the major factors that cause crime.
Compare and contrast the similarities and differences between these two theoretical perspectives.
Describe any improvements that are needed to enhance each theory. (For example, you might discuss the belief that certain research designs are needed in order to generate necessary information in criminological inquiry, the belief that new theories are needed altogether, the belief that components of certain theories should be integrated or combined to form a “new and improved” theory, or you may believe that new questions need to be asked regarding the causation of crime.)
| Criteria: Ask yourself the following questions. | Not Yet | Yes |
| Content | ||
| Did you describe four or more major elements of two criminological perspectives, as they relate to crime causation? Did you include an original interpretation of how theory applies to larger societal context and comparison of similarities and differences, including major components? | ||
| Did you use three or more examples to discuss theory enhancements, improvements, and/or modifications that can be used to create new models of theory and crime causation? | ||
| Did you combine your own interpretation of material with text/additional resources to assess criminological theory overall, using at least two examples? | ||
| Research | ||
| Is your research current? | ||
| Did you discuss all the required areas in a substantive manner? | ||
| Did you use appropriate reference material to support major statements? | ||
| Quality | ||
| Is your content complete enough to address the topic and questions? | ||
| Is there a logical flow to your ideas? | ||
| Did you present the material in a clear and concise manner to provide easy readability? | ||
| Format | ||
| Did you prepare your project as a Microsoft Word document? | ||
| Did you label your file correctly? | ||
| Did you use APA format to cite your sources? | ||
| Did you check your document for grammar and spelling? | ||
| Does your Assignment fulfill the length requirements? | ||
