Criminology theory draft

You will write an essay that will demonstrate both your critical thinking skills, and your understanding of one theoretical perspective. By semesters end the course you will have explored a variety of theories that seek to explain the onset and continuation (or desistance) of criminal behavior. You will have learned that none of these perspectives can explain crime in every situation therefore there is no one ideal explanation of crime. Each of these approaches comes with their own policy implications and suggestions for how to reduce crime and deal with offenders to reduce future criminality. In formal essay format (with an introduction and a conclusion), you will use a case study provided by the instructor to explore what you believe the best theoretical approach is to explain the crimes engaged in by the offender in the case study. Each of these approaches come with their own policy implications and suggestions for how to reduce crime and deal with offenders to reduce future criminality.

Draft #1 must be a minimum of 1000 words (Due March 8th, and Draft #2 (Due toward the end of the semester) must be a minimum of 2000 words. The theoretical application essay exceeds the recommended 2000 word writing requirement of a General Education course.

This section of the course will utilize the case study of RED THE MARTYR (a sex offender) to explore what you believe the best theoretical approach is to explain the crimes engaged in by the offender in the article.

You must demonstrate that you have read the article in its entirety . . . the use of examples (cited appropriately) is perhaps the most efficient way to accomplish this task.

Points to guide your paper:

• You will need to elaborate/summarize the main tenets/points of the theoretical perspective you have chosen (rational choice theory; trait theory; social structure theory; social process theory; developmental theory; social conflict theory)
• You must integrate the criminal behaviors discussed in the article using your chosen theory
• You must elaborate why the theory you have chosen provides the best explanation
• From a policy perspective, discuss at least ONE way in which this type of criminality might be deterred (this recommendation must be consistent with the theoretical approach you have chosen)

To be clear: in your paper you are to use only ONE theory to explain the offense elaborated in the case study. For example, ONE specific branch of biological theory . . . do NOT explain how each branch of biological theory could explains the case study.

Your applying theory essay Draft #1 must be at least 1000 words in length, double spaced, in Times New Roman 12-point font, using one-inch margins, and appropriate citations included using the APA 7th edition citation system. Upload a WORD document only.

Your writing assignment will be graded by the attached grading rubric. Your DRAFT work must be a minimum of 4-6 pages and contain at least 1000 words. Your cover page and reference page do not count toward your page count. Ensure you have the enough (ranging from 5-10) references aside from your textbook. Your references should be peer reviewed articles from scholarly publications. Seek the guidance of a resource librarian for assistance in your research.

Your paper must be in APA 7th format, cite at sentence level, have a cover page, and a reference page properly formatted.