Case study research essay

Case study research essay
Select one theory discussed this semester and use it to explain the criminal behaviour of any famous or documented criminal. You may pick any criminal you wish, but you must document the source of your information. Because you will not have access to case files, you will have to rely on media reports of the criminal. This is an exception to the general rule that you should not use popular or internet sources for information. Here is a link to get started, though note you do not need to use an Australian criminal:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Australian_criminals

Write the case study in normal essay-style.
Do not just ‘recycle’ theorists covered in other courses (eg Criminological Theories: Social Perspectives). In particular, if you select social learning theory, be sure to use the psychological versions covered in this course (e.g. Bandura)
List of theroeys to use: CHOOSE ONE THEORY
Psychoanalytic Theory
Evolutionary Theories
Genetic Theories
Physiological Theories
Psychodynamic Theories
Trait Theories
Social LearningTheories
Moral Development Theories
Environmental Theories
Behavioural Theories

PSYCHOLOGY OF CRIME

Case Study
Describes key features of theory • selects a theory covered in this course
• briefly define key theoretical words and terms
• accurately interprets theoretical concepts

Coherently explains criminal • Identifies criminal
• Briefly describes the crime itself
Uses theory to explain case study • identifies key aspects of selected theory relevant to case study
• identifies key aspects of the case study relevant to the selected theory
• researches widely, avoiding non-authoritative references
• supports all claims made with appropriate references
• identifies weaknesses in their own argument
Structure
Introduction summarises answer to the question • identifies theory and criminal
• highlights the main arguments and conclusions
• provides a well thought-out essay plan

Discussion is well organised • follows the essay plan
• logically groups and orders ideas
• uses transition sentences to provide explicit directions to the reader
• uses previews and summaries strategically
• is written in paragraphs that have a topic sentence and develop a single idea
• effectively integrates information from different sources

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