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This assignment is a means of assessing whether students can both understand and utilize the major criminology theories in helping to explain and solve typical criminology issues they are likely to encounter. The research component consists of using library resources to find 6 sources.

thesis ? very important

A) Form a thesis question based on your criminal, (using the theories list at the end.) i.e. Does the Age-Graded Theory apply to Charlie Manson and his notorious actions?

B) Let your research speak and essentially “answer” your question. It is okay if your findings are inconclusive! Your as a criminologist, are not trying to argue/ convince your reader one direction or the other, you are there to let the evidents speak for itself, as if you do not have an opinion.

PS: Your choices;

Age-Graded Theory, Anomie Theory, Arousal Theory, Behavioral Theory, Biochemical Theory, Cognitive Theory, Control Balance Theory, Critical Criminology, Critical Feminist Criminology, Cultural Deviance Theory, Deviant Place Theory, Differential Association Theory, Differential Coercion Theory, Evolutionary Theory, General Strain Theory, General Theory of Crime and Genetic Theory, Instrumental Theory, Integrated Cognitive Antisocial Potential (ICAP) Theory, Interactional Theory, Left Realism Theory, Lifestyle Theory, Neurological Theory, Neutralization Theory, Pathways to Crime, Power Control Theory, Problem Behavior Syndrome, Psychodynamic Theory, Rational Choice Theory, Relative Deprivation Theory, Routine Activities Theory, Social Control Theory, Social Development Model, Social Disorganization Theory, Social Ecology Theory, Social Reaction /Labeling Theory, Strain Theory, Victim Precipitation