CRIM3010 SMU Criminal Behavior The Trial Of Joaquin Guzman Loera
Business Finance
For your assignment, please select a current media case (national or international)
which details conventional or nonconventional criminal behavior. Once you have chosen
a media case, select two classical theories, models, or hypotheses from the assigned
readings or suggested readings (i will attach a few readings below); as well as utilizing outside academic sources (academic
and non-academic) which provide plausible explanation(s) for his or her or their criminal
behavior. Academic sources include peer-reviewed articles or academic books; non-
academic sources may include media sources. Please do not rely on dictionaries as a reference source.
This paper should include an introduction; a definition of your chosen area of interest;
demonstrate your knowledge on the topic and how your theoretical approaches
support and/or explain the individual(s) who participate in this particular type of
criminal behavior (conventional or nonconventional); and a summary of your discussion.
When writing this paper, please remain objective and do not use 1st person.
The purpose of this assignment is demonstrate how classical theories continue to provide
valuable theoretical support when applied to contemporary crime cases.Please follow the American Psychological Association (APA) format. When writing the paper, please use 12 Font, Times New Roman and
double space. In addition, please ensure that you reference throughout your paper.
When using direct quotes (include the author’ name, date, & page number) or when
paraphrasing (include the author’s name and date). (Rule-of- thumb – 3 to 4 references
per page-may be the same reference). This paper should not exceed 7 pages not
including a reference page. The instructor will not accept a paper without a reference
page.
