theoretical criminology ass

Due Date: 11:59 pm EST Sunday of Unit 7 Points: 100 Overview: Throughout the course, you have been working on a criminal theories course project. In this final part, you will combine the elements from your previous papers into a final document along with a conclusion. This will give you a platform to create your paper based on the feedback from your instructor. Instructions: For this assignment, follow the outline you created in Unit 2 to structure your paper. Using your previous assignments and the instructor feedback you received on them, provide the following information in your paper:

• Introduce the criminal act. • State the repercussions of the problem. • Introduce Theory 1

o Apply the theory to the criminal act. • Introduce Theory 2

o Apply the theory to the criminal act. • Introduce theory 3

o Apply the theory to the criminal act. • Which theory was the most effective, which was the least? • Conclusion: tie up your course project with a call to action.

Requirements:

• Submit in a Word document in APA format. • Length: at least six, no more than eight pages, not including title and reference

pages. • At least eight resources, along with the textbook.

CRJ404 – Theoretical Criminology

Unit 7 Assignment: Course Project, Final Paper

Be sure to read the criteria below by which your work will be evaluated before you write and again after you write.

Evaluation Rubric for Unit 2 Assignment

CRITERIA Deficient Needs Improvement

Proficient Exemplary

0 – 5 Points 6 – 7 Points 8 – 9 Points 10 Points

Introduction, background information, a preview of main points, and the thesis statement of the criminal act

The introduction, background, preview, and thesis are missing or poorly written.

The introduction, background, preview, and thesis are presented but missing key details.

The introduction, background, preview, and thesis are presented but missing minor details.

The introduction, background, preview, and thesis are clearly and completely presented, including all details.

Repercussions of the problem

The repercussions of the problem are missing or poorly written.

The repercussions of the problem are presented but missing key details.

The repercussions of the problem are presented but missing minor details.

The repercussions of the problem are clearly and completely presented, including all details.

0 – 6 points 7 – 8 points 9 – 10 points 11 points Theory 1 and its application to the criminal act

Theory 1 and its application to the criminal act are missing or poorly written.

Theory 1 and its application to the criminal act are presented but missing key details.

Theory 1 and its application to the criminal act are presented but missing minor details.

Theory 1 and its application to the criminal act are clearly and completely presented, including all details.

Theory 2 and its application to the criminal act

Theory 2 and its application to the criminal act are missing or poorly written.

Theory 2 and its application to the criminal act are presented but missing key details.

Theory 2 and its application to the criminal act are presented but missing minor details.

Theory 2 and its application to the criminal act are clearly and completely presented, including all details.

Theory 3 and its application to the criminal act

Theory 3 and its application to the criminal act are missing or poorly written.

Theory 3 and its application to the criminal act are presented but missing key details.

Theory 3 and its application to the criminal act are presented but missing minor details.

Theory 3 and its application to the criminal act are clearly and completely presented, including all details.

0 – 5 points 6 – 7 points 8 – 9 points 10 points Which theory was the most effective

A theory was not identified, or the explanation was poorly written.

A theory was identified as being the most effective. An explanation was given but missing key details.

A theory was identified as being the most effective. An explanation was given but missing minor details.

A theory was identified as being the most effective. A thorough explanation was given.

CRITERIA Deficient Needs Improvement

Proficient Exemplary

Conclusion: summation and call to action

The conclusion, thesis, and a call to action are missing or poorly written.

The conclusion contains a summation of the paper, thesis, and a call to action. All are presented but missing key details.

The conclusion contains a summation of the paper, thesis, and a call to action. All are presented but missing minor details.

The conclusion contains a summation of the paper, thesis, and a call to action. All clearly and completely presented.

0 – 5 points 6 – 7 points 8 points 9 points Length Less than six pages

or more than eight pages.

N/A N/A No less than six pages, no more than eight pages.

Resources Less than five resources.

Five to seven resources.

Eight resources. More than eight resources.

Clear and Professional Writing and APA Format

Errors impede professional presentation; guidelines are not followed.

Significant errors that do not impede professional presentation.

Few errors that do not impede professional presentation.

Writing and format are clear, professional, APA compliant, and error- free.