PART 1. THEORIES AND CRIME
Provide a short overview of Routine Activity Theory from Cohen & Felson(1979). Briefly discuss how it relates to crime. (approx 300 words)
Provide a short overview of Rational Choice Theory from Cornish and Clarke (1986). Briefly discuss how it relates to crime. (approx 300 words)
Write in your own words, with brief supporting references.
Provide a reference list that includes any articles used (to APA7 style).
Maximum word limit = 600 words.
*NB: These should be a short descriptions/ overviews, not a critique or opinion. The reference list is not included in your word count.
40%
Exemplary
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Excellent
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Achieved
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Theory Overviews
/7.5
All of DI + the theory overviews are to an exemplary level in succinctly describing the article with no errors.
Provides critical analysis, linking the theories to crime.
All of CR + the theory overviews accurately describe the main gist of the articles.
Provides analytical discussion, linking the theories to crime.
Provides all of the theory overviews which are adequately referenced and are clearly written.
Clearly links the theories to crime.
Provides all of the theory overviews which are adequately referenced, although one or more may lack clarity.
Adequately links the theories to crime, but lacking some clarity.
/3.75
Does not provide the theory overviews or does not provide all of the overviews.
Insufficient citations used.
Provides the readings but does not adequately discuss how they relate to crime.
