Week 6 Assignment – Theories of Criminology
SKILLS BEING ASSESSED
In this assignment, you will practice the following skills:
Communication
The ability to actively seek and deliver information, articulate ideas, effectively listen and connect to various audiences, settings, and situations.
Problem Solving
The ability to identify and frame problems, explore ideas and create effective, ethical, and evidence-based solutions.
OVERVIEW
While working in the criminal justice system, professionals will encounter various criminal behaviors. The purpose of this assignment is to familiarize you with each of the theories of criminal behavior as well as applying various theories to practical scenarios.
PREPARATION
Review Chapters 5-8 of your textbook, Introduction to Criminology: Theories, Methods, and Criminal Behavior to prepare for this assignment.
SCENARIO
You are part of a task force that is assessing the increase of criminal behavior within your community. The police and city leaders want to know more about the causes of crime. You find the best way to present the information is through a chart and using some recent events as scenarios to determine which theory applies to that specific criminal behavior.
INSTRUCTIONS
Complete the tables in the Week 6 Assignment Template to address the following:
- Define theories identified with themes of Sociological, Biological, Early, and Classical.
- Identify person(s) associated with each theory.
- Apply the correct theory to each scenario.
For each table in the template, make sure that you:
- Complete the table by filling in the missing information.
- Using the theories, determine which theory best suits/fits the included scenario and provide 1-2 sentences supporting your rationale for the selection of the theory.
FORMATTING REQUIREMENTS
This course requires the use of Strayer Writing Standards. For assistance and information, please refer to the Strayer Writing Standards link in the left-hand menu of your course. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
RESOURCES
- Chapters 5-8 of your textbook, Introduction to Criminology: Theories, Methods, and Criminal Behavior.
- Week 6 Assignment Template.
The specific course learning outcome associated with this assignment is:
- Define the major theories of criminal behavior: biological, psychological, and sociological.
Interactive Assignment Walkthrough
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Unacceptable (Below 60%) Needs Improvement (60-69%) Satisfactory (70-79%) Competent (80-89%) Exemplary (90-100%) Provide clear and concise definitions for each of the theories identified within the themes of Sociological, Biological and Psychological. Points:(0.00%)Did not submit or does not provide a definition for any of the theories identified within the themes of sociological, biological, and psychological. Points:(16.25%)Provides a definition for at least 10 of the theories. Definitions are not clear or concise. Points:(18.75%)Provides a definition for at least 15 of the theories. Some definitions contain inaccuracies or are unclear. Points:(21.25%)Provides a definition for each of the theories associated with the themes. Some definitions contain inaccuracies or are unclear. Points:(25.00%)Provides a clear and concise definition for each of the theories identified with in the themes of sociological, biological, and psychological. Identify person(s) associated with each theory. Points:(0.00%)Did not submit or does not identify the person(s) associated with any theory. Points:(16.25%)Identifies person(s) associated with less than 7 of the theories. Points:(18.75%)Identifies person(s) associated with 7-12 of the theories. Points:(21.25%)Identifies person(s) associated with 13-18 of the theories. Points:(25.00%)Identifies person(s) associated with all of the theories. Apply the correct theory to each scenario and include a rationale. Points:(0.00%)Did not submit or does not apply a theory to each scenario. Points:(16.25%)Applies a theory to the scenario. Selected theory is incorrect or does not include a rationale for selection. Points:(18.75%)Applies a theory to the scenario. Rational for chosen theory is not included. Points:(21.25%)Applies the correct theory to each scenario. The rationale is incomplete for the selection of the chosen theory. Points:(25.00%)Clearly applies the correct theory to each scenario and provides a rational for the selection of the chosen theory. Produce writing that is nearly free from spelling, punctuation, grammatical, and formatting errors. 0–2 errors present. Points:(0.00%)Writing has spelling, punctuation, grammatical, and formatting errors that distract from the overall message. More than 6 errors present. Points:(16.25%)Writing has spelling, punctuation, grammatical, and formatting errors that distract from the message in some places. 5 or more errors present. Points:(18.75%)Writing has spelling, punctuation, grammatical, and formatting errors, but errors do not distract from the message. 4 errors present. Points:(21.25%)Writing has spelling, punctuation, grammatical, and formatting errors, but errors do not distract from the message. 3 errors present. Points:(25.00%)Writing is nearly free from spelling, punctuation, grammatical, and formatting errors. 0-2 errors present. - If you are using a mobile device, please use this link.