Introduction to Crime and Causes
Introduction to Crime and Causes
Assignment 2: Introduction to Crime and Causes
Write an analysis of each article or news story addressing the following:
- Describe the crime depicted in the article.
- How is criminal justice system portrayed?
- What feelings or reactions are evoked in you by the article?
- How would you explain the reported criminal behavior using at least two theories from the psychological perspectives to each article or news story?
Give a complete citation for the selected article and include a digital copy, if possible.
Write a 2–3-page log entry in Word format. Apply APA standards to citation of sources.
By Wednesday, November 30, 2016, deliver your assignment to the M2: Assignment 2 Dropbox.
Assignment 2 Grading Criteria | Maximum Points |
Selected two articles or news stories appropriate for the assignment. | 10 |
Described the crime and portrayal of criminal justice system for each article. | 22 |
Analyzed the feelings or reactions evoked in you by each article. | 28 |
Applied at least 2 psychological theories to explain the crime described in each article. | 32 |
Wrote in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrated ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources; displayed accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation. | 8 |
Total: | 100 |