Introduction to Criminology– Week 2 Assignment

Project Part 1

This course has a five-part individual project included. For this project, you will select one crime that interests you. You will research that crime, detail its typology (origin), identify the most likely victims of the crime, define which theory of criminology the crime best fits and explain how, research the current prevalence of that crime, its most common location and current deterrence strategies.

Each section will be comprised of a 500 to 700-word paper (approximately 2 pages, 1-inch margins, 12pt font, double spaced). Each section will include a cover page and a reference page that do not count towards the word requirement. Your instructor will provide you feedback on each section.

During Week 7, you will make any suggested changes to your previous four sections and then combine them into one APA-styled paper (To include a title page, abstract, and reference page), which should total 2,000 to 2,500 words (approximately 8 pages, not including title page or reference page, 1-inch margins, 12pt font, double spaced) and submit it. You will also complete a slide show presentation (minimum 12 slides, not including reference slides) that highlights the crime you selected, who the victims are, the criminological theory that best fits the crime, the prevalence of the crime, it’s most common locales, and current deterrence methods, which all come from your final paper. Your presentations will be graded for both content (spelling, grammar, use of resources) and appearance (graphics, diagrams, charts, templates).

The project is broken down as follows:

Week 2: Identify the crime

Week 3: Victimization

Week 5: Identify the Theory of Criminology that best fits.

Week 6: Research prevalence, locale, and deterrence methods

Week 7: Present Final Report / PowerPoint

For Week 2:

Select a crime that interests you and create a 500 to 700-word paper (approximately 2 pages, 1-inch margins, 12pt font, double spaced) that:

· Identifies the crime you selected, including an explanation of what deviant acts make it illegal. You are free to choose any crime that interests you, but it is suggested that you select one that is covered by the UCR.

· Details the history of the crime. Where did it originate? Has it always been a crime?

· Research the crime in the NIBRS database. Is it a violent crime or a property crime? Is it a Group A or Group B Crime? Why? Would it be considered a misdemeanor or felony in your state (identify the state)?

· You must utilize a minimum of two sources in this paper. Your textbook can count as one. Make sure you include a title page and reference page. Your instructor will provide you feedback on your essay. Make any suggested changes or corrections as you will utilize this essay as part of the final project due Week 7.

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