Theoretical Criminology
CRJ404 – Theoretical Criminology
These questions have multiple parts so be sure to answer all parts of the question. Your answers should be a minimum of 1 page long per question.
The exam will be submitted as a paper and be in APA format, typed in 12 font Times New Roman, and shall not have been turned in previously to any other instructor for any other course or assignment. Each Question is a minimum of 1 page long and this does not include the bibliography or source page for that question. All sources used should be on a Bibliography at the end of the exam document. It is to be submitted as a Microsoft Word Document. The research paper shall be an individual effort and not a group project. Since criminal justice is a social science, the writing requirements of the American Psychological Association, otherwise known as the APA, will be in effect for the research paper assignment.
1. Discuss labels and how they can positively and negatively affect an individual and crime.
2. Postmodernism is very important, especially in the courtroom. Discuss postmodernism in reference to the victim, defendant, judge, lawyers, etc.
3. Discuss the connection of capitalism and crime. Explain Marx’s theory and whether you agree or disagree. Support your viewpoint.
4. There are nine points to learning theory. Define them and discuss each.
5. Compare and contrast the five major Feminist Criminological perspectives.
CRJ404 Final Exam Rubric
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CRITERIA |
Deficient
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Development Needed to Proficient
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Proficient to Exemplary
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Length of Answers |
0 to 1 over one page (Points 0 – 3) |
2 to 3 over one page (Points 4 – 7) |
4 to 5 over one page (Points 8 – 10) |
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Adjusted Safe Assign |
Over 20 % of exam
(Points 0 – 4) |
11 – 20 % of exam
(Points 4 – 8) |
0 – 10 % of exam
(Points 8– 10) |
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1. Labels |
Answer missing pieces or details. (Points 0 – 6) |
Question is answered but not clear or complete ( Points 6 – 12) |
Answer is fully detailed and clearly written (Points 12 – 16) |
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2. Postmodernism |
Answer missing pieces or details. (Points 0 – 6) |
Question is answered but not clear or complete ( Points 6 – 12) |
Answer is fully detailed and clearly written (Points 12 – 16) |
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3. Marx’s Theory |
Answer missing pieces or details. (Points 0 – 6) |
Question is answered but not clear or complete ( Points 6 – 12) |
Answer is fully detailed and clearly written (Points 12 – 16) |
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4. Learning Theory |
Answer missing pieces or details. (Points 0 – 6) |
Question is answered but not clear or complete ( Points 6 – 12) |
Answer is fully detailed and clearly written (Points 12 – 16) |
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5. Feminist Criminology |
Answer missing pieces or details. (Points 0 – 6) |
Question is answered but not clear or complete ( Points 6 – 12) |
Answer is fully detailed and clearly written (Points 12 – 16) |
CRJ
404
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Theoretical Criminology
Final Exam
These questions have multiple parts so be sure to answer all parts of the question. Your answers should be a
minimum of 1 page long per question.
The exam will be submitted as a
paper
and
be in APA format, typed in 12 font Times New Roman, and shall not
have been turned in previously to any other instructor for any other course or assignment.
Each Question
is
a
minimum of 1 page
long and this does
not
include the bibliography
or source page for that question. All
sources used should be on a Bibliography at the end of the exam document
. It is to be submitted as a
Microsoft Word Document.
The research paper shall be an individual effort and not a gro
up project. Since
criminal justice is a social science, the writing requirements of the American Psychological Association,
otherwise known as the APA, will be in effect for the research paper assignment.
1.
Discuss labels and how they can positively and ne
gatively affect an individual and crime.
2.
Postmodernism is very important, especially in the courtroom. Discuss postmodernism in reference to
the victim, defendant, judge, lawyers, etc.
3.
Discuss the connection of capitalism and crime. Explain Marx
’
s theory
and whether you agree or
disagree. Support your viewpoint.
4.
There are nine points to learning theory. Define them and discuss each.
5.
Compare and contrast the five major Feminist Criminological perspectives.
CRJ404
Final
Exam
Rubric
CRJ404 – Theoretical Criminology
Final Exam
These questions have multiple parts so be sure to answer all parts of the question. Your answers should be a
minimum of 1 page long per question.
The exam will be submitted as a paper and be in APA format, typed in 12 font Times New Roman, and shall not
have been turned in previously to any other instructor for any other course or assignment. Each Question is a
minimum of 1 page long and this does not include the bibliography or source page for that question. All
sources used should be on a Bibliography at the end of the exam document. It is to be submitted as a
Microsoft Word Document. The research paper shall be an individual effort and not a group project. Since
criminal justice is a social science, the writing requirements of the American Psychological Association,
otherwise known as the APA, will be in effect for the research paper assignment.
1. Discuss labels and how they can positively and negatively affect an individual and crime.
2. Postmodernism is very important, especially in the courtroom. Discuss postmodernism in reference to
the victim, defendant, judge, lawyers, etc.
3. Discuss the connection of capitalism and crime. Explain Marx’s theory and whether you agree or
disagree. Support your viewpoint.
4. There are nine points to learning theory. Define them and discuss each.
5. Compare and contrast the five major Feminist Criminological perspectives.
CRJ404 Final Exam Rubric