Instructions Part 1 Review Module 3, 4, and 5 textbook readings (Chapters 49). Review Module 3 Learning UnitLink
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Instructions
Part 1
- Review Module 3, 4, and 5 textbook readings (Chapters 4–9).
- Review Module 3 Learning UnitLinks to an external site., Module 4 Learning UnitLinks to an external site., and Module 5 Learning Units.
- Review the Module 1 Learning UnitLinks to an external site. for helpful information on locating scholarly sources and APA formatting.
- Review the Writing Assignment Rubric, which outlines how this assignment will be graded.
- Download and use the pre-formatted APA Template Download APA Template.
- Review the APA Guide and sample student paper Download APA Guide and sample student paper, which shows how to fill out the APA Template.
- Read the Paper Format and Helpful Hints sections at the end of these instructions before beginning this assignment.
Part 2
Step 1: Consider what you learned in Modules 3, 4, and 5 about the history of, as well as concepts and policies related to, criminological theories.
Step 2: Choose one of the theories listed below that you are interested in exploring and discussing.
Theory Options (Choose One)
- Adolescent-limited and life course persisters
- Age-graded theory
- Anomie theory
- Behavioral theory
- Biochemical trait theory
- Cognitive theory
- Critical feminism
- Differential association theory
- Differential opportunity theory
- Differential reinforcement theory
- Evolutionary trait theory
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- Focal concern theory
- Focal concern theory
- General strain theory
- General theory of crime
- Genetic trait theory
- Institutional anomie theory
- Instrumental theory
- Left-realism
- Loeber’s paths to a criminal career
- Neurological trait theory
- Neutralization theory
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- Peacemaking criminology
- Power-control theory
- Psychodynamic theory
- Rational choice theory (modern)
- Social control (a.k.a., social bond) theory
- Social ecology theory
- Social reaction (a.k.a., labeling) theory
- Structural theory
- Theory of differential opportunity
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Step 3: Construct a 7-paragraph paper in APA 7th edition format (use the attached fillable APA Template) that addresses the following requirements in the order specified below:
1. Cover page in APA format
2. Paragraph 1: Theory Introduction
- In your own words, provide a general overview of the selected theory.
- Cite any and all sources you use with APA citations and corresponding references.
- Do not use first person or opinion statements and limit the use of direct quotes.
3. Paragraph 2: Theory History
- In your own words, provide a historical overview for the theory you selected.
- Include in your discussion at least one person or event influential to the development of your selected theory.
- Discuss one way that the identified historical element(s) shaped the future of the theory selected.
- Cite any and all sources you use with APA citations and corresponding references.
- Do not use first person or opinion statements and limit the use of direct quotes.
4. Paragraph 3: Theory and Crime
- In your own words, specifically discuss how the theory you selected explains criminal behavior.
- In other words, what specific factor(s) does the theory associate with criminal behavior? Possibilities include, but are not limited to, individual choice, individual traits, social structures, and social processes. Please note that these are general categories—be specific in your discussion.
- Cite any and all sources you use with APA citations and corresponding references.
- Do not use first person or opinion statements and limit the use of direct quotes.
5. Paragraph 4: Theory Strengths and Weaknesses
- In your own words, discuss at least one strength and one weakness (or criticism) of the theory with regard to its explanation of criminal behavior.
- Support each strength and weakness/criticism with facts (in your own words) from reliable sources.
- Cite any and all sources you use with APA citations and corresponding references.
- Do not use first person or opinion statements and limit the use of direct quotes.
6. Paragraphs 5, 6, and 7: Theory and Public Policy
- Using at least two reliable external sources (which must be cited throughout these paragraphs), research a public policy related to the theory discussed in Paragraphs 1–4
- This could be a public policy that was discussed in your textbook or one you researched on your own but it must be related to the selected theory.
- In your own words, discuss the public policy related to your selected theory.
- Elements that must be discussed in these paragraphs include:
- The name of the public policy
- The purpose of the public policy, including the problem(s) the policy was meant to solve
- The methodological elements (i.e., the systematic plan used to implement) of the public policy
- The theoretical foundations of the public policy
- In other words, how does this public policy link back to the specific elements of the theory discussed in Paragraphs 1–4?
- The policy’s effectiveness at solving the problem(s) it was implemented to address
- Cite any and all sources you use with APA citations and corresponding references.
- Do not use first person or opinion statements and limit the use of direct quotes.
7. Reference page in APA format
