FIU Criminological Theories that Explain Why Criminal Committed Crimes Discussion

Question Description

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Section 1- criminal background summary: Before you can apply a theory, you must know your case. Select a famous fictional or real-life criminal. Briefly summarize who they are and their criminal history as well as any important personal history. For fictional characters, be sure to mention where they came from (e.g. what movie, what book/comic/game, etc.). If your fictional character has several versions (e.g. the Joker is featured in several books, comics, and movies.), specify which version you will be discussing. Focus on the behaviors or backgrounds that will help you support your theory evaluations. For example, if your theory involves biological/genetic factors, be sure to include information to show evidence your criminal meets this criteria.

Section 2- two theories that explain the criminal’s behavior: Pick two (2) theories that explain why this criminal committed their crimes. Briefly summarize each theory. Explain (by giving specific examples from the criminal’s background or behavior) how these theories explain why the criminal committed their crime. Use examples of their crimes and their personal history to support your argument. Discuss some of the weaknesses of each theory and how they applied to the criminal. Remember, the point of this paper is to demonstrate your understanding of various criminological theories. Make sure you give both theories enough attention. If you give great detail on one theory but only vaguely discuss the second theory, you will receive a lower score.

Section 3- two theories that cannot (or poorly) explain the criminal’s behavior: Not every theory is able to explain every criminal behavior and it is important to understand the limitations of criminological theories. Pick two (2) theories that CANNOT explain (or poorly explain) why this criminal committed their crimes. Briefly summarize each theory. Explain why these theories do not explain why the criminal committed their crimes. Use examples of their crimes and their personal history to support your argument. Discuss some of the strengths of each of these theories and how they might explain other criminal behavior. Remember, the point of this paper is to demonstrate your understanding of various criminological theories. Make sure you give both theories enough attention. If you give great detail on one theory but only vaguely discuss the second theory, you will receive a lower score.

Formatting and length:

How long does the paper need to be?

Your paper must be at least four (4) pages in length (1000 words, not counting your title page or references). You are not allowed to use quotes and must put everything in your own words. If you use quotes, the word count of your quotes will be subtracted from your final word count. Failure to meet the minimum word count will result in a lower grade. Keep in mind you need to adequately cover all the required information. Giving me three pages that covers the summary of your criminal’s background while only devoting one page to the rest of the sections will not get you a good grade. You need to either write in a concise manner or go over four pages. . Your font should be 12pt. Times New Roman type, double-spaced, with 1-inch margins.

APA citation and formatting:

Do I need an abstract or table of contents?

No, but you do need a reference list. These will not be counted towards your minimum word count.

Do I need a reference list and in-text citations?

Yes, failure to have a reference list AND in-text citations will result in a lower score.

Rubric

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeFormatting

9.0 to >4.0 pts

Excellent

– Correctly used APA formatting/citations – AND met the minimum page length -AND cited all sources.

4.0 to >0.0 pts

Poor

-Reference list only has minor issues AND -in-text citations have only minor issues.

0.0 pts

No Credit

Failed to include a reference list OR -failed to include in-text citations OR -reference list has major issues OR -in-text citations have major issues OR -plagiarized/cheated (this includes collaborations) OR -failed to meet the minimum word count OR -failed to correctly use APA style citation.

9.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCrimianl’s background summary

7.0 to >3.0 pts

Excellent

– Summarized the criminal’s background in a clear and organized manner – AND demonstrated an understanding of what information is crucial to understanding why the criminal committed their crimes.

3.0 to >0.0 pts

Poor

– Summarized the criminal’s background in a clear and organized manner BUT left out crucial details that would allow you to evaluate which theories explained the behavior and which theories did not.

0.0 pts

No Credit

– Did not summarize the criminal’s background OR -incorrectly summarized criminal’s background OR -the summary was disorganized/poorly written OR -plagiarized/cheated (this includes collaborations).

7.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeTheories that explain the criminal’s behavior

7.0 to >3.0 pts

Excellent

Demonstrated a clear understanding of each theory and how they explain criminal behavior by giving specific examples of the criminal’s background/behavior AND discussing some of the weaknesses of the theories and how they applied to the criminal.

3.0 to >0.0 pts

Poor

– Discussed two appropriate theories that explain the criminal’s behavior AND -discussed how the theories explain the criminal’s behavior AND -discussed the theories in a clear and organized manner BUT -failed to point out weaknesses of one or more of the theories OR -only discussed one of the two theories in depth.

0.0 pts

No Credit

– Failed to discuss two theories that explain the criminal’s behavior OR -failed to explain how the theories explain the criminal’s behavior OR -theories chosen were inappropriate based on the criminal’s background OR -discussion of the theories is unclear/poorly written OR -plagiarized/cheated (this includes collaborations).

7.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeTheories that do not explain the criminal’s behavior

7.0 to >3.0 pts

Excellent

Demonstrated a clear understanding of each theory and how they fail to explain criminal behavior by giving specific examples of the criminal’s background/behavior AND discussing some of the strengths of the theories and how they might be applied to other criminal behavior.

3.0 to >0.0 pts

Poor

– Discussed two appropriate theories that did not (or poorly) explain the criminal’s behavior AND -discussed how the theories failed to explain the criminal’s behavior AND -discussed the theories in a clear and organized manner BUT -failed to point out strengths of one or more of the theories OR -only discussed one of the two theories in depth.

0.0 pts

No Credit

– Failed to discuss two theories that did not (or poorly) explain the criminal’s behavior OR -failed to explain how the theories did not explain the criminal’s behavior OR -theories chosen were inappropriate based on the criminal’s background OR -discussion of the theories is unclear/poorly written OR -plagiarized/cheated (this includes collaborations).

Suggested criminals:

If you cannot think of a famous criminal to write about, feel free to use any of the criminals below:

Joker, from the Batman franchise

Jeffrey Dahmer, serial killer

Al Capone, gangster

Professor Moriarty, from Sherlock franchise

Patrick Bateman, from American Psycho

Kingpin, from the Spiderman franchise

Dexter, from Dexter

Suggested theories in order from cellular- to society-level:

Biological (genetics, central nervous system/brain functions, etc.)

Trait (mental illness, personality traits, intelligence, diet, drugs, etc)

Social learning

Social control

Social disorganization/differential social organization

Routine activities/victim lifestyle

Deterrence and Labeling

Anomie and Strain

Culture conflict and criminal subculture

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