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CJ 340 Project Two Guidelines and Rubric

Competency

In this project, you will demonstrate your mastery of the following competency:

Describe behavioral and environmental factors that lead to criminality

Scenario

You are a lead criminal profiler assigned to the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Behavioral Analysis Unit. Last week, you were selected to be a presenter at the International Homicide

Investigators Conference in Washington, D.C. that will be held in two months. You will be discussing serial killers in America. At your speaking engagement, you will discuss two case studies

derived from the scholarly journal article, Serial Murder in America: Case Studies of Seven Offenders. You will provide an expert opinion as to which criminological theories most likely explain

the criminal behavior and which theories apply to the offender based upon the case study. You will focus on comparing and contrasting not only the theories and application of the theories for

each case, but also any behavioral, sociological, and environmental factors in each.

Directions

Using the provided scenario and resource, choose twotwotwotwo case studies to focus on for your speaking engagement. (Note: It is important to consider the theories and their application when

reading and selecting the cases to use for this project. Some theories may not be applicable to certain cases.)

For each caseFor each caseFor each caseFor each case, do the following:

1. Describe the criminal behavior present in each caseDescribe the criminal behavior present in each caseDescribe the criminal behavior present in each caseDescribe the criminal behavior present in each case. Include the following in your description:

a. Identify the case.

b. Provide a brief summary of the case, focusing on the criminal behavior.

2. Describe how the classical school of thought has influenced criminal justice practices specific to each case. Include the following in your analysis:Describe how the classical school of thought has influenced criminal justice practices specific to each case. Include the following in your analysis:Describe how the classical school of thought has influenced criminal justice practices specific to each case. Include the following in your analysis:Describe how the classical school of thought has influenced criminal justice practices specific to each case. Include the following in your analysis:

a. How has classical theory impacted the criminal justice system in regard to the criminal behavior, laws, and policies in each case?

3. Analyze the criminal behavior in each case by focusing on how the positivist school of thought (biological, psychological, sociological theories) hasAnalyze the criminal behavior in each case by focusing on how the positivist school of thought (biological, psychological, sociological theories) hasAnalyze the criminal behavior in each case by focusing on how the positivist school of thought (biological, psychological, sociological theories) hasAnalyze the criminal behavior in each case by focusing on how the positivist school of thought (biological, psychological, sociological theories) has

influenced criminal justice practicesinfluenced criminal justice practicesinfluenced criminal justice practicesinfluenced criminal justice practices. Include the following in your analysis:

a. Which theory in each category (biological, psychological, and sociological) is most applicable to the case?

b. How may this theory influence criminal justice practices in relation to the criminal behavior in the case?

4. Explain how critical and interactionist theories interpret social structures and influence professional practice specific to each caseExplain how critical and interactionist theories interpret social structures and influence professional practice specific to each caseExplain how critical and interactionist theories interpret social structures and influence professional practice specific to each caseExplain how critical and interactionist theories interpret social structures and influence professional practice specific to each case. Include the following in

your explanation:

a. What are the social structures and professional practices identified in the case?

b. Which critical and interactionist theory is most applicable to the case?

c. How may critical and interactionist theories influence professional practices in the case?

5. Explain the similarities and differences between the two cases you choseExplain the similarities and differences between the two cases you choseExplain the similarities and differences between the two cases you choseExplain the similarities and differences between the two cases you chose. Include the following in your explanation:

a. Which theories are used to analyze each case?

b. How is the application of theories similar or different in the cases?

c. How are behavioral and environmental factors similar or different in the cases?

What to Submit

To complete this project, you must submit the following:

For this assignment, you will create a presentation. Choose the format that works best for you. This could include one or more of the following: poster, handout, presentation slides, brochure,

written description, or video. Whichever format you choose, your submission should address the rubric criteria listed above.

Any sources should be cited according to APA style.

An optional template (linked in the Supporting Materials section) has been created to assist you in completing this project.

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Supporting Materials

The following resource(s) may help support your work on the project:

Document: Project Two Template Word Document (Optional)

While this template is not required to complete your project, you may find it helpful.

Project Two Rubric

CriteriaCriteriaCriteriaCriteria Exemplary (100%)Exemplary (100%)Exemplary (100%)Exemplary (100%) Proficient (85%)Proficient (85%)Proficient (85%)Proficient (85%) Needs Improvement (55%)Needs Improvement (55%)Needs Improvement (55%)Needs Improvement (55%) Not Evident (0%)Not Evident (0%)Not Evident (0%)Not Evident (0%) ValueValueValueValue

Articulation of ResponseArticulation of ResponseArticulation of ResponseArticulation of Response Exceeds proficiency in an

exceptionally clear, insightful,

sophisticated, or creative

manner

Clearly conveys meaning with

correct grammar, sentence

structure, and spelling,

demonstrating an

understanding of audience and

purpose

Shows progress toward

proficiency, but with errors in

grammar, sentence structure,

and spelling, negatively

impacting readability

Submission has critical errors in

grammar, sentence structure,

and spelling, preventing

understanding of ideas

15

Description of CriminalDescription of CriminalDescription of CriminalDescription of Criminal

BehaviorBehaviorBehaviorBehavior

Exceeds proficiency in an

exceptionally clear, insightful,

sophisticated, or creative

manner

Describes the criminal behavior

present in each case

Shows progress toward

proficiency, but with errors or

omissions; areas for

improvement may include

additional details regarding the

description of criminal behavior

present in one or both cases

Does not attempt criterion 10

Classical and PositivistClassical and PositivistClassical and PositivistClassical and Positivist

Schools of ThoughtSchools of ThoughtSchools of ThoughtSchools of Thought

Exceeds proficiency in an

exceptionally clear, insightful,

sophisticated, or creative

manner

Describes how the classical and

positivist schools of thought

have influenced criminal justice

practices specific to each case

Shows progress toward

proficiency, but with errors or

omissions; areas for

improvement may include

additional details or

clarification describing how the

classical or positivist school of

thought has influenced criminal

justice practices specific to

each case

Does not attempt criterion 10

Psychological andPsychological andPsychological andPsychological and

Sociological TheoriesSociological TheoriesSociological TheoriesSociological Theories

Exceeds proficiency in an

exceptionally clear, insightful,

sophisticated, or creative

manner

Analyze the criminal behavior

in each case by focusing on how

the positivist school of thought

(biological, psychological,

sociological theories) have

influenced criminal justice

practices

Shows progress toward

proficiency, but with errors or

omissions; areas for

improvement may include

additional details regarding the

analysis of criminal behavior in

one or both cases by

application of biological,

psychological, and sociological

theories

Does not attempt criterion 20

Critical andCritical andCritical andCritical and

Interactionist TheoriesInteractionist TheoriesInteractionist TheoriesInteractionist Theories

Exceeds proficiency in an

exceptionally clear, insightful,

sophisticated, or creative

manner

Explains how critical and

interactionist theories

influence social structures and

professional practice specific to

each case

Shows progress toward

proficiency, but with errors or

omissions; areas for

improvement may include

additional details or

clarification explaining how

critical and interactionist

theories influence social

structures and professional

practice in one or both cases

Does not attempt criterion 20

Similarities andSimilarities andSimilarities andSimilarities and

DifferencesDifferencesDifferencesDifferences

Exceeds proficiency in an

exceptionally clear, insightful,

sophisticated, or creative

manner

Explain the similarities and

differences in the cases

Shows progress toward

proficiency, but with errors or

omissions; areas for

improvement may include

additional details or

clarification explaining the

similarities and differences in

Does not attempt criterion 20

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the cases

Citations andCitations andCitations andCitations and

AttributionsAttributionsAttributionsAttributions

Uses citations for ideas

requiring attribution, with few

or no minor errors

Uses citations for ideas

requiring attribution, with

consistent minor errors

Uses citations for ideas

requiring attribution, with

major errors

Does not use citations for ideas

requiring attribution

5

Total:Total:Total:Total: 100%

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SerialMurderinAmerica: StudiesofSevenOffenders

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almostmysticalexperience,andthatitisalwaysaccurateand violentcriminalbehaviorisextremelyvariable,makingprecise matic.Someresearchershaveaddressedtheissueofpredictability, Farrington(1982);Goldberg(2000);Gottfredsonand Malmquist(1996). Notwithstandingsomeacceptanceofthenotionofpastviolent

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CJ 340 Project Two Guidelines and Rubric

Competency

In this project, you will demonstrate your mastery of the following competency:

Describe behavioral and environmental factors that lead to criminality

Scenario

You are a lead criminal profiler assigned to the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Behavioral Analysis Unit. Last week, you were selected to be a presenter at the International Homicide

Investigators Conference in Washington, D.C. that will be held in two months. You will be discussing serial killers in America. At your speaking engagement, you will discuss two case studies

derived from the scholarly journal article, Serial Murder in America: Case Studies of Seven Offenders. You will provide an expert opinion as to which criminological theories most likely explain

the criminal behavior and which theories apply to the offender based upon the case study. You will focus on comparing and contrasting not only the theories and application of the theories for

each case, but also any behavioral, sociological, and environmental factors in each.

Directions

Using the provided scenario and resource, choose twotwotwotwo case studies to focus on for your speaking engagement. (Note: It is important to consider the theories and their application when

reading and selecting the cases to use for this project. Some theories may not be applicable to certain cases.)

For each caseFor each caseFor each caseFor each case, do the following:

1. Describe the criminal behavior present in each caseDescribe the criminal behavior present in each caseDescribe the criminal behavior present in each caseDescribe the criminal behavior present in each case. Include the following in your description:

a. Identify the case.

b. Provide a brief summary of the case, focusing on the criminal behavior.

2. Describe how the classical school of thought has influenced criminal justice practices specific to each case. Include the following in your analysis:Describe how the classical school of thought has influenced criminal justice practices specific to each case. Include the following in your analysis:Describe how the classical school of thought has influenced criminal justice practices specific to each case. Include the following in your analysis:Describe how the classical school of thought has influenced criminal justice practices specific to each case. Include the following in your analysis:

a. How has classical theory impacted the criminal justice system in regard to the criminal behavior, laws, and policies in each case?

3. Analyze the criminal behavior in each case by focusing on how the positivist school of thought (biological, psychological, sociological theories) hasAnalyze the criminal behavior in each case by focusing on how the positivist school of thought (biological, psychological, sociological theories) hasAnalyze the criminal behavior in each case by focusing on how the positivist school of thought (biological, psychological, sociological theories) hasAnalyze the criminal behavior in each case by focusing on how the positivist school of thought (biological, psychological, sociological theories) has

influenced criminal justice practicesinfluenced criminal justice practicesinfluenced criminal justice practicesinfluenced criminal justice practices. Include the following in your analysis:

a. Which theory in each category (biological, psychological, and sociological) is most applicable to the case?

b. How may this theory influence criminal justice practices in relation to the criminal behavior in the case?

4. Explain how critical and interactionist theories interpret social structures and influence professional practice specific to each caseExplain how critical and interactionist theories interpret social structures and influence professional practice specific to each caseExplain how critical and interactionist theories interpret social structures and influence professional practice specific to each caseExplain how critical and interactionist theories interpret social structures and influence professional practice specific to each case. Include the following in

your explanation:

a. What are the social structures and professional practices identified in the case?

b. Which critical and interactionist theory is most applicable to the case?

c. How may critical and interactionist theories influence professional practices in the case?

5. Explain the similarities and differences between the two cases you choseExplain the similarities and differences between the two cases you choseExplain the similarities and differences between the two cases you choseExplain the similarities and differences between the two cases you chose. Include the following in your explanation:

a. Which theories are used to analyze each case?

b. How is the application of theories similar or different in the cases?

c. How are behavioral and environmental factors similar or different in the cases?

What to Submit

To complete this project, you must submit the following:

For this assignment, you will create a presentation. Choose the format that works best for you. This could include one or more of the following: poster, handout, presentation slides, brochure,

written description, or video. Whichever format you choose, your submission should address the rubric criteria listed above.

Any sources should be cited according to APA style.

An optional template (linked in the Supporting Materials section) has been created to assist you in completing this project.

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Supporting Materials

The following resource(s) may help support your work on the project:

Document: Project Two Template Word Document (Optional)

While this template is not required to complete your project, you may find it helpful.

Project Two Rubric

CriteriaCriteriaCriteriaCriteria Exemplary (100%)Exemplary (100%)Exemplary (100%)Exemplary (100%) Proficient (85%)Proficient (85%)Proficient (85%)Proficient (85%) Needs Improvement (55%)Needs Improvement (55%)Needs Improvement (55%)Needs Improvement (55%) Not Evident (0%)Not Evident (0%)Not Evident (0%)Not Evident (0%) ValueValueValueValue

Articulation of ResponseArticulation of ResponseArticulation of ResponseArticulation of Response Exceeds proficiency in an

exceptionally clear, insightful,

sophisticated, or creative

manner

Clearly conveys meaning with

correct grammar, sentence

structure, and spelling,

demonstrating an

understanding of audience and

purpose

Shows progress toward

proficiency, but with errors in

grammar, sentence structure,

and spelling, negatively

impacting readability

Submission has critical errors in

grammar, sentence structure,

and spelling, preventing

understanding of ideas

15

Description of CriminalDescription of CriminalDescription of CriminalDescription of Criminal

BehaviorBehaviorBehaviorBehavior

Exceeds proficiency in an

exceptionally clear, insightful,

sophisticated, or creative

manner

Describes the criminal behavior

present in each case

Shows progress toward

proficiency, but with errors or

omissions; areas for

improvement may include

additional details regarding the

description of criminal behavior

present in one or both cases

Does not attempt criterion 10

Classical and PositivistClassical and PositivistClassical and PositivistClassical and Positivist

Schools of ThoughtSchools of ThoughtSchools of ThoughtSchools of Thought

Exceeds proficiency in an

exceptionally clear, insightful,

sophisticated, or creative

manner

Describes how the classical and

positivist schools of thought

have influenced criminal justice

practices specific to each case

Shows progress toward

proficiency, but with errors or

omissions; areas for

improvement may include

additional details or

clarification describing how the

classical or positivist school of

thought has influenced criminal

justice practices specific to

each case

Does not attempt criterion 10

Psychological andPsychological andPsychological andPsychological and

Sociological TheoriesSociological TheoriesSociological TheoriesSociological Theories

Exceeds proficiency in an

exceptionally clear, insightful,

sophisticated, or creative

manner

Analyze the criminal behavior

in each case by focusing on how

the positivist school of thought

(biological, psychological,

sociological theories) have

influenced criminal justice

practices

Shows progress toward

proficiency, but with errors or

omissions; areas for

improvement may include

additional details regarding the

analysis of criminal behavior in

one or both cases by

application of biological,

psychological, and sociological

theories

Does not attempt criterion 20

Critical andCritical andCritical andCritical and

Interactionist TheoriesInteractionist TheoriesInteractionist TheoriesInteractionist Theories

Exceeds proficiency in an

exceptionally clear, insightful,

sophisticated, or creative

manner

Explains how critical and

interactionist theories

influence social structures and

professional practice specific to

each case

Shows progress toward

proficiency, but with errors or

omissions; areas for

improvement may include

additional details or

clarification explaining how

critical and interactionist

theories influence social

structures and professional

practice in one or both cases

Does not attempt criterion 20

Similarities andSimilarities andSimilarities andSimilarities and

DifferencesDifferencesDifferencesDifferences

Exceeds proficiency in an

exceptionally clear, insightful,

sophisticated, or creative

manner

Explain the similarities and

differences in the cases

Shows progress toward

proficiency, but with errors or

omissions; areas for

improvement may include

additional details or

clarification explaining the

similarities and differences in

Does not attempt criterion 20

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the cases

Citations andCitations andCitations andCitations and

AttributionsAttributionsAttributionsAttributions

Uses citations for ideas

requiring attribution, with few

or no minor errors

Uses citations for ideas

requiring attribution, with

consistent minor errors

Uses citations for ideas

requiring attribution, with

major errors

Does not use citations for ideas

requiring attribution

5

Total:Total:Total:Total: 100%