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Module Seven Practice Activity Guidelines and Rubric.html
CJ 340 Module Seven Practice Activity Guidelines and Rubric
Overview
In this practice activity, you will choose a criminological theory you believe explains a particular criminal behavior, and then assess whether the applied theory is ethical or unethical.
Prompt
While the intention of criminological theories is to explain why people commit crimes, the results of some theories when applied may lead to unethical outcomes. For example, the theory that genetic testing can help identify people that may be more likely to commit crime may seem like a scientifically logical way to explain behavior (see page 272 in the article, “The Return of Lombroso? Ethical Aspects of (Visions of) Preventative Forensic Screening” in the Role of Ethics resource section). But how should criminal justice professionals apply that theory? Should every person have genetic testing? Should people whose genetic testing reveals they might be more likely to commit crimes be sent through special programs, or simply removed from society? None of those options would be considered ethical. This is just one example, but it highlights the importance of assessing the outcome of any applied criminological theory to make sure it is ethical and unbiased.
Using the provided
Module Seven Practice Activity Template Word Document, do the following:
Choose two criminal behaviors from the list provided in the template. Then, based on what you have learned in your resources, choose the criminological theory from the provided list in the template you believe best explains each criminal behavior. (Please do not use the same theory to explain both criminal behaviors.) Next, in 100 to 150 words for each theory, describe how you believe it explains the criminal behavior. Lastly, in 100 to 150 words, explain how each theory is ethical or unethical.
Specifically, the following rubric criteria must be addressed:
- Identify two criminological theories that best explain specific criminal behavior.
- Describe how each criminological theory explains the criminal behavior.
- Explain how each applied criminological theory is ethical or not ethical.
What to Submit
This assignment must be completed using the provided template. Any references should be cited in APA style. Consult the
Shapiro Library APA Style Guide for more information on citations.
Module Seven Practice Activity Rubric
| Criteria | Meets Expectations (100%) | Does Not Meet Expectations (0%) | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clear Communication | Consistently and effectively communicates in an organized way to a specific audience | Shows no evidence of consistent, effective, or organized communication | 20 |
| Identify Theories | Identifies two criminological theories that best explain specific criminal behavior | Does not identify two criminological theories that best explain specific criminal behavior | 10 |
| Theory’s Explanation | Describes how each criminological theory explains the criminal behavior | Does not describe how each criminological theory explains the criminal behavior | 30 |
| Ethical or Not Ethical | Explains how each criminological theory is ethical or not ethical | Does not explain how each criminological theory is ethical or not ethical | 30 |
| Citations and Attributions | Uses citations for ideas requiring attribution, with consistent minor errors | Does not use citations for ideas requiring attribution | 10 |
| Total: | 100% |
Course Documents/CJ 340 Module Seven Practice Activity Template.docx
CJ 340 Module Seven Practice Activity Template
Complete this template by replacing the bracketed text with the relevant information. Be sure to correctly cite any references in APA format in the References section below.
Choose two criminal behaviors from the list below:
· Vandalism (graffiti artist)
· Selling drugs (street level)
· Manufacturing counterfeit goods (handbags and clothing)
· Larceny (“porch pirate” theft)
· Murder (gang-related)
Criminal behavior 1: [Insert text.]
Criminal behavior 2: [Insert text.]
Choose a criminological theory from the list below that best explains each criminal behavior you’ve chosen above. (Please do not use the same theory to explain both criminal behaviors.)
· Biological Determinism
· Labeling Theory
· Cohen’s Theory of Delinquent Subcultures
· Integrated Biocriminological Theory
· Rational Choice Theory
Theory chosen to explain criminal behavior 1: [Insert text.]
Theory chosen to explain criminal behavior 2: [Insert text.]
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Describe how the theory explains the criminal behavior |
Explain how the theory is ethical or not ethical |
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Theory chosen to explain criminal behavior 2: [Insert text.] |
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References
[List any references in APA format here.]
