Law - Criminal 2-1 Module Two Assignment

CJ 340 Module Two Assignment Guidelines and Rubric Overview In this assignment, you will choose and define a crime, describe the type and classification of offender who commits this type of crime, and describe how aspects of sociology can be applied to the offender and the crime committed.

Prompt In Module One, you learned about types of crime, as well as types and classifications of offenders. In this module, you learned how aspects of sociology can be used to understand crime and explain what factors may lead to crime. You will now apply this knowledge to describe a crime, the offender, and how sociology may relate to the crime being committed. This application of knowledge will help you prepare for the submission of Project One in Module Five.

First, review the Project One Guidelines and Rubric. Choose one crime from this list of crimes that are present in the Project One scenario:

Organized crime Motor vehicle theft Selling/distributing narcotics Selling illegal weapons Murder Theft Dog fighting Burglary Illegal gambling

Identify the crime type for the crime you chose. What is the crime type as defined by the National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS)?

Describe which classifications of offenders might commit this type of crime. Which classification would the offender most likely match? Why (or how) might more than one classification be a possibility?

Describe how this type of crime may be explained by aspects of sociology. How might this type of crime be connected to sociological theories (e.g. routine activity theory, social disorganization theory, or structural strain theory)?

Specifically, the following rubric criteria must be addressed:

Identify the type of crime. Describe which classifications of offenders might commit this type of crime. Describe how this type of crime may be explained by aspects of sociology.

What to Submit This assignment should be 200–300 words in length. Any references must be cited in APA style. See the Shapiro Library APA Style Guide for more information on citations.

Module Two Assignment Rubric Criteria Exemplary (100%) Proficient (85%) Needs Improvement

(55%) Not Evident (0%) Value

Articulation 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

Type of Crime Exceeds proficiency in an exceptionally clear, insightful, sophisticated, or creative manner

Identifies the type of crime Shows progress toward proficiency, but with errors or omissions; areas for improvement may include identifying crime types as defined by NIBRS

Does not attempt criterion 15

Classifications of Offenders

Exceeds proficiency in an exceptionally clear, insightful, sophisticated, or creative manner

Describes which classifications of offenders might commit this type of crime

Shows progress toward proficiency, but with errors or omissions; areas for improvement may include logical description of classification(s) of offender

Does not attempt criterion 30

Explained by Sociological Aspects

Exceeds proficiency in an exceptionally clear, insightful, sophisticated, or creative manner

Describes how this type of crime may be explained by aspects of sociology

Shows progress toward proficiency, but with errors or omissions; areas for improvement may include connecting the type of crime to sociological theories such as routine activity theory, social disorganization theory, or structural strain theory

Does not attempt criterion 30

Citations and Attributions

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

10

Total: 100%