Requirements<\/strong><\/h4>\nThis is a professional, <\/span>APA style<\/strong> <\/span>research paper. <\/span>Therefore, <\/span><\/em>it should have:<\/p>\n\n- \n
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- Running head<\/li>\n
- Citations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Additionally, your paper should look and read like a formal\/professionally written paper; <\/span>it is not appropriate to use first or second person language in such a paper. <\/span><\/strong>Your intended audience is professionals, so the paper should include terms, verbiage, content, and ideas that are aimed at a high level of training and understanding. You shouldn\u2019t make it needlessly complex, but it also should not be aimed at a kindergarten audience either.<\/p>\nWriting skills are extremely important. <\/span>Be extra diligent to avoid grammar and spelling errors.<\/strong> <\/span><\/em>Contractions are not appropriate in professional papers, nor are colloquialisms or most abbreviations. <\/p>\n <\/p>\n
Formatting and Late Submissions<\/strong><\/h4>\nAll papers must be typed, double spaced, 1-inch margins, 12-point font, APA style, and submitted in Microsoft Word format by the due date. Late submissions receive a 10% per 24 hours grade reduction. All papers must be submitted on Canvas. <\/p>\n
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Plagiarism <\/strong><\/h4>\nSimCheck is enabled for this paper; <\/span>SimCheck is plagiarism software,<\/strong> <\/span><\/em>which is integrated into Canvas and allows me to instantly check for plagiarism in student submissions. When enabled for an assignment in Canvas, student submissions will automatically run through the SimCheck database, providing me with a plagiarism score for each submission. Any and all red flags will be reviewed. <\/span><\/p>\nIn keeping with the University policy, I have no tolerance for cheating or stealing others’ work. Do your own writing. If you struggle, please get help from me, the writing lab, etc. As you write, <\/span>if you have any doubt whatsoever, include a citation. <\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\nProtect yourself! It is not against the rules to use content from elsewhere, it is only against the rules not to credit the original source. Any plagiarism will result in failing the assignment, and, depending on the context, may result in failing this course. Also, there could be further consequences that could impact your standing with the university. <\/p>\n
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Organizing Your Paper<\/strong><\/h4>\nTo maximize clarity and assure you have covered your responsibilities, I strongly suggest using this format:
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<\/em> <\/strong><\/li>\n- A Brief Introduction to the Criminal:<\/strong>\n
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\n- This need not be a completely exhaustive account of everything you learned about the criminal’s history, but enough of an overview so the reader gets a clear sense of who they are and how their life course is relevant to this paper.
<\/strong><\/em> <\/strong><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n- A Brief Introduction to the Theory(ies): <\/span><\/strong>\n
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\n- Similar to above, this does not have to be an exhaustive account of everything your research taught you, but perhaps even as short as 1-2 paragraphs to introduce the basic concepts of the theory and how it\/they account for criminal behavior.
<\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n- Analysis and Synthesis:<\/strong>\n
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\n- The bulk of your paper will be the analysis and synthesis of the criminal and the theory(ies). Here, you want to introduce relevant components of the criminal alongside theoretical ideas and then use the research to account for how the behavior does or does not fit, as well as alternative explanations for the behavior.<\/li>\n
- You can critique the theory (again, use research to support), but keep the focus on the criminal you chose, their life, history, choices, crimes, etc. and weave it together with various aspects of the theory.<\/li>\n
- In this section in particular, the synthesis of information is the key! You are welcome to integrate other things we\u2019ve covered in class if they are relevant (e.g. genetics, temperament, exposure to neurotoxins, etc.), but make sure the theory is the main lens through which you conduct your analysis.
<\/strong> <\/strong><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n- Conclusion:<\/strong>\n
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\n- A short summary of how the theory(ies) did or did not stand up to scrutiny against the backdrop of your criminal.
<\/strong><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n- Reference Page(s)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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<\/i><\/p>\nNote:<\/strong> <\/span>In total, , <\/span><\/strong>y<\/em>our mid-term should be 5-7 pages long, <\/span>not<\/span> <\/span>including title and reference pages. <\/span><\/strong><\/em>Use headings for each section for clarity and organization.<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/i><\/p>\n
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Criminal and Theory Options for this Paper<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\nRemember, you musty <\/span>choose one criminal and at least one theory from the lists below.<\/em><\/strong> <\/span>If you want to resear<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Lists of Criminals and Theories<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n
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Bonnie and Clyde<\/span>
John Wayne Gacy<\/span>
Jeffery Dahmer<\/span>
Osama Bin Laden<\/span>
Charles Manson<\/span>
Al Capone<\/span>
Ted Kaczynski<\/span>
Ted Bundy<\/span>
Timothy McVeigh<\/span>
Jim Jones<\/span>
Jared Loughner<\/span>
Jodi Arias<\/span>
Scott Peterson<\/span>
Dylan Klebold and Eric Harris<\/span>
Aileen Wuornous<\/span>
John Dillinger<\/span>
Jesse James<\/span>
Griselda Blanco<\/span>
DB Cooper<\/span>
George Kelly<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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General Strain Theory<\/span>
Social Control Theory<\/span>
General Theory of Crime (aka: Self Control Theory)<\/span>
Differential Association Theory<\/span>
Cumulative Risk Model<\/span>
Developmental Cascade Model<\/span>
Expectancy Theory<\/span>
Differential Association-Reinforcement Theory<\/span>
Dual Systems Model<\/span>
Coercion Developmental Theory<\/span>
Callous-Unemotional Trait Theory<\/span>
*If you want to research a theory not on the list, you<\/span>
must<\/span> <\/span>get preapproval.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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