Assignment

  

Module 4: Module 4 - M4 Assignment 2

Assignment 2: Examining Differences

In this module, we examined crimes against persons, crimes against property, and white-collar crimes. These crimes are all treated differently by the legislature as well as the media. These differences are a reflection of how society views them. As you consider these differences, you should also consider how these differences have evolved over time.

Tasks:

Prepare a 3- to 5-page report that describes all of the following points:

• The differences in the      treatment of each type of crime by the legislature. Explore the different      crime levels (misdemeanor vs. felony) and different      punishments.
• The differences in the      descriptions utilized by the media. How does the media depict the different      types of criminals? Have there been any changes?
• The differences in the      theoretical applications for these types of crimes. How do the theories      differentiate between these types of criminal behavior?

Assignment 2 Grading Criteria

Maximum Points

Identified differences between crime levels in terms of classification and punishment.

20

Analyzed the role of the media in crime depiction and descriptions.

28

Explained differences among theoretical applications.

32

Wrote in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrated ethical scholarship in the accurate representation and attribution of sources; and used accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

20

Total:

100

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