Term Paper
1- -You are to select a serial killer or mass murderer of your choice and research the offender(s) background.
2- – Then you will select a criminology theory of your choice and then discuss the theory in detail.
3- – Then you will use your chosen theory in an attempt to explain the behaviors/crimes of your selected person (s).
These are the theories to choose from for your term paper. These are all Criminology theories, we will not be using any psychology theories for the term paper.
Merton’s Strain Theory
Agnew’s General Strain Theory
Hirschi Social Bond Theory
Hirschi and Gottfredson Low Self Control Theory aka General Theory of Crime
Sutherland’s Differential Association Theory
Cohen and Felson Routine Activities Theory
Sykes and Matza Techniques of Neutralization Theory
Shaw and McKay Concentric Zone Theory
The paper breakdown is as follows:
Cover Page (not page 1)
Abstract
Introduction
Body
Conclusions
Reference Page (not page 5)
The paper must be 10 pages in length not including your cover page, abstract, and reference pages. The paper is to be typed and double spaced. The paper must be referenced using APA format. If you do not know how to use APA, please see me for assistance. You MUST cite your sources within the paper itself; a paper with no sources WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AND WILL BE RETUNRED TO YOU!!! It is not enough to have a reference page; as you must include references within the paper itself.