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Criminology

Research Paper Outline

Question 1. Choose the crime you plan to use.

You initially need to choose one of eight index crimes from the Uniform Crime Report (the Uniform Crime Report refers to the FBI dataset for measuring crimes in the U.S.). The eight index crimes include:

i. Homicide
ii. Rape
iii. Robbery
iv. Aggravated Assault
v. Burglary
vi. Larceny
vii. Motor Vehicle Theft
viii. Arson

Provide a brief summary of the crime problem in America and the theories you will be discussing. Introduce your thesis statement. For example:

"This work will examine criminological theories surrounding potential motivations for arson including labeling, routine activities, trait, and social learning theories."

a. Choose three theories you plan to use

After choosing one of the eight crimes, you need to choose four theories from the course that you believe can explain why this crime occurs. In this course, we have / will cover ten theories including:

i. Cultural Conflict Theory
ii. Anomie / Strain Theory
iii. Social Disorganization Theory
iv. Differential Association / Social Learning Theory
v. Labeling Theory
vi. Social Control / Social Bond Theory
vii. Life Course Theory
viii. Trait Theory
ix. Routine Activities Theory
x. Rational Choice Theory

Question 2. Create a 1 ½ page summary of the three crime-theory connections (i.e., half a page for each).

You need to make sure to include references for each theory explanation and each connection to the specific crime. When connecting to the crime, you will need to identify outside sources (i.e., academic articles) that explain your connection. The best way to do this is through google scholar.

Identify three academic articles that make the theory-crime connections (i.e., one for each). Make sure to cite these articles and include the citations in the text and as references using APA citations.

Question 3. Conclusion

Summarize your research paper. Highlight the key components identified in each of the four subsections.Provide any concluding remarks about the future for criminological understanding of the chosen crime problem in America.

Don'ts

- Use I/me/we.
- Provide opinions (only use objective evidence).
- Use hypothetical/rhetorical questions.

Attachment:- Criminology.rar