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Essay Instructions: ? I uploaded material from my text can you choose one theory from unit 3, and another from unit 4.
Reference: Seigel L. J. (2011). Criminology: The core (4th ed.). Belmont, CA: Cengage Learning.
Examine the major theories of crime causation. Use materials from the text and/or any outside resources to support why crime occurs according to certain theories.
1. Select at least two theories from two separate units within the course (for example, one theory from the unit discussing the Choice theories, and one theory from the unit discussing the Trait theories. DO NOT select theories from the same unit of study, i.e., two theories from the Choice theories).
1. Describe the basic elements of each theory, including what the theory considers to be the major factors that cause crime
2. Compare and contrast the similarities and differences between these two theoretical perspectives.
3. Describe any improvements that are needed to enhance each theory. (For example, you might discuss the belief that certain research designs are needed in order to generate necessary information in criminological inquiry; or the belief that new theories are needed altogether; or the belief that components of certain theories should be integrated or combined to form a ?new and improved? theory; or finally, you may believe that new questions need to be asked regarding the causation of crime
The paper should:
? Have a minimum length of five pages, excluding cover page and references page
? Contain a minimum of two references
? Contain a viewpoint and purpose that is clearly established and sustained
? Follow the conventions of Standard American English (correct grammar, punctuation, etc.)
? Be well ordered, logical, and unified, as well as original and insightful
? Display superior content, organization, style, and mechanics
? Follow appropriate citation style
You should also make sure to:
? Include a title page with full name, class name, section number, and date
? Include an introductory and concluding paragraph and demonstrate college-level communication through the composition of original materials in Standard American English
? Use double-space and Arial or Times New Roman in 12 point font size
? Use examples to support your discussion
? Cite all sources on a separate reference page at the end of your paper and cited within the body of your paper using APA format

Essay Instructions: As a society we are constantly focused on the why, for example, why did this crime occur? In the field of criminology there are two competing schools of thought on why crime occurs, Classical School and Positivism. Over the next few weeks, we will discuss in detail different theories of crime causation.

In this task, please prepare a paper to explain your own personal theory of crime causation at the start of the course.

Create a 2- to 3-page Microsoft Word document that includes the answers to the following questions:

What is the name of your theory?

Explain why you believe it best explains incidents of crime.

Does your theory explain all incidents of crime? Why or why not?

How can we use your theory to address the underlying reasons why crime occurs?

How do you think your personal theory of crime causation will compare to the other theories that you will learn in the coming weeks?

Support your responses with examples.

Cite any sources in APA format.

Essay Instructions: Summarize and provide examples of how biological, sociological and psychological theories of crime causation affect human behavior and actions. Explain each theory, provide examples of each theory and include references that may include an article, case study, adjucated case, etc.

Microsoft word document
APA format
body of paper minimum of 3 pages in length
12 New Times Roman font
Reference page
Title page
works cited

Essay Instructions: Select two of the following sociological crime theories: Anomie, Social Disorganization, Social Learning Theory, Focal Concerns, Labeling Theory, and Critical Criminology.

Create a 2- to 3-page report in a Microsoft Word document that includes responses to the following:
?Compare and contrast your two selected theories.
?Describe how your selected theories explain specific crimes.
?Explain the policy implications of these theories.
?Describe what programs could be created to address these crime causation theories.

Support your responses with examples.

Cite any sources in APA format.

Grading Criteria

Compared and contrasted two selected theories.


Analyzed and explained how the selected theories explain specific crimes.


Identified and explained policy implications of these theories.


Identified and described programs to address these crime causation theories.


Written components.