Crime Article Review

Critical Thinking Assignment 2
10 Possible Points
Part 1:
Find a recent news article that contains a story about a crime.
Include the source/reference for your article.
What is the article about? What kind of crime is this? Who was the victim/perpetrator? This should not be a long summary (1 paragraph)
Part 2:
Analyze the crime. You MUST answer the questions below to some extent. (One page)
– How is this crime described?
– What kinds of details do they mention?
o Do the details mentioned seem to relate to any criminological theory? Does the article give an explanation of the reason why the crime was committed?
o Does this explanation have an individual or structural/societal orientation?
– Given the details of the incident, what theory do YOU think applies? Make sure to explain how the theory works. Describe what the theory is and how it explains why people commit crime.
o Does this explanation have an individual or structural/societal orientation?
o Based on this theory (these must be linked!), what is the crime prevention technique that you think would prevent future crimes of this nature? Make sure to explain this link between prevention and theory.
o This should not be a motive! Motive and theory are very different things.
Part 3:
How does this crime fit into the larger picture? Is this a fair media representation? Do you think the news source did a good job in covering it? Were there other details you would have liked to have known? (One paragraph)

For each question you answer, make sure you give some details about the topic. Define key terms. EXPLAIN your logic.
Grammar and proof-reading matter! Please make sure you follow directions of the prompt, have no grammar/spelling mistakes, that your writing is clear and organized, and that a full effort is given.
12 pt font, Times New Roman, double-spaced, 1 inch margins.