CPSS/240 W1A

CPSS 240 Criminal Behavior Structure for the Week 1 Paper

Hello Everyone!

I strongly encourage students to read my help documents so that they are clear on the assignment expectations and requirements.

Here is the basic structure for the Week 1 Assignment.

1.  Title page (page 1)

2.  Introduction paragraph (beginning at the top of page 2)

3.  Question section (after the introduction paragraph)

4.  Address the question:  Which is the best way to mitigate crime, using the criminal justice system or informal social controls?

5.  Concluding paragraph

6.  Reference page

In the question section, I would list the questions (in a brief form and then provide a 1 - 2 sentence response for each).

For example:

Crime, criminality, and criminal justice:    Blah blah blah.  Blah blah blah (Last name, year).

Difference between deviance and criminality:  Blah blah blah.  Blah blah blah.  Blah blah blah (Last name, year).

Deterrence theory:  Blah blah blah.  Blah blah blah (Last name, year).

Age of Enlightenment:  Blah blah blah.  Blah blah blah (Last name, year).

Notice in the above that I shortened the questions to save on words and just gave insight to what is being asked.  Then I would provide a very brief response and cite where the information came from.

Note:  The last question is the focal point of the assignment.  It is asking if crime could be mitigated (eliminated/reduced) by using the "formal" criminal justice system or by using "informal" social controls.

Although, it is asking for student opinions, students do not need to use the word "I" or "my" in the paragraph addressing this question.  Just present the response using the course materials to help support it.

I hope this helps.