Criminological Theory

Unit 2 [CJ499: Bachelors Capstone in Criminal Justice ]

Unit 2 Assignment: Short Paper:

Criminological Theory

In a 3-4 page paper (excluding title and reference pages), summarize and provide an example of how

biological, sociological, and psychological theories of crime causation affect human behavior and

actions. Be sure to provide an example of each and include a reference to the examples that may

include an article, case study, adjudicated case, etc.

Student Checklist: Unit 2 Short Paper

Criteria: Ask yourself the following questions. Not

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Purpose

Did you address the three theories?

Did you provide an example of each theory?

Did you cite your sources?

Conclusion/Critique

Did you state the findings of the paper concisely?

Did you support or oppose your position with insightful analysis?

Did you answer all the questions in a substantive manner?

Content

Is your content accurate?

Is your content persuasive?

Is your content comprehensive enough to address the topic?

Format

Did you prepare your paper as a MS Word Document?

Did you name your file correctly?

Did you use APA format to cite your sources?

Did you check your document for spelling?

Unit 2 [CJ499: Bachelors Capstone in Criminal Justice ]

Did you check your paper for grammatical errors?

Is your paper the correct length?

You may consult the Library, the Internet, the textbook, other course material, and any other outside

resources in supporting your task, using proper citations in APA style.

Directions for Submitting Your Short Paper

Write your Short Paper in a Word document and save it with a name you will remember. Be sure to

include your name, class, and section number in your paper. Submit your paper to the Dropbox by

the end of this unit in the basket titled: Unit 2: Assignment.