Discuss the major principles of the biosocial theories of criminal causation.
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Assignment
Assignment 04
T05 Criminal Behavior
Directions: Be sure to make an electronic copy of your answer before submitting it to Ashworth College for grading. Unless otherwise stated, answer in complete sentences, and be sure to use correct English spelling and grammar. Sources must be cited in APA format. Your response should be four (4) pages in length; refer to the “Assignment Format” page for specific format requirements.
Discuss the major principles of the biosocial theories of criminal causation. Then explain the Human Genome Project (HGP). Finally, discuss criticisms that have been waged against the biosocial theories of criminal causation.
Grading Rubric
Please refer to the rubric below for the grading criteria for this assignment.
CATEGORYExemplarySatisfactoryUnsatisfactoryUnacceptable
25 points 20 points 15 points 8 points
Student provides a clear,
logical description of the 8
major principles of the
biosocial theories of criminal
causation.
Student provides a mostly
clear, logical description of
the major principles of the
biosocial theories of criminal
causation, mentioning 6-8.
Student provides a weak or
unclear description,
mentioning only 3-4
principles of the biosocial
theories of criminal
causation.
Student provides a poor
description, mentioning only
1-2 principles of the biosocial
theories of criminal
causation.
25 points 20 points 15 points 8 points
Student provides a clear,
logical explanation of the
HGP.
Student provides a mostly
clear, logical explanation of
the HGP.
Student provides a weak or
unclear explanation of the
HGP.
Student provides a poor
explanation of the HGP.
25 points 20 points 15 points 8 points
Student provides a clear,
logical summary of the 6
major criticisms waged
against the biosocial
theories.
Student provides a mostly
clear, logical summary,
mentioning 5-6 of the major
criticisms waged against the
biosocial theories.
Student provides a weak or
unclear summary,
mentioning 3-4 of the major
criticisms waged against the
biosocial theories.
Student provides a poor
summary, mentioning 1-2 of
the major criticisms waged
against the biosocial
theories.
10 points 8 points 5 points 2 points
Student does not make any
errors in grammar or spelling,
especially those that distract
the reader from the content.
Student makes 1-2 errors in
grammar or spelling that
distract the reader from the
content.
Student makes 3-4 errors in
grammar or spelling that
distract the reader from the
content.
Student makes more than 4
errors in grammar or spelling
that distract the reader from
the content.
15 points 12 points 8 points 5 points
The paper is written in
proper APA and
organizational format. All
sources used for quotes and
facts are credible and cited
correctly. Excellent
organization, including a
variety of thoughtful
transitions.
The paper is written in
proper format with only 1-2
errors. All sources used for
quotes and facts are credible,
and most are cited correctly.
Adequate organization
includes a variety of
appropriate transitions.
The paper is written in
proper format with only 3-5
errors. Most sources used for
quotes and facts are credible
and cited correctly. Essay is
poorly organized, but may
include a few effective
transitions.
The paper is not written in
proper format. Many sources
used for quotes and facts are
less than credible (suspect)
and/or are not cited
correctly. Essay is
disorganized and does not
include effective transitions.
Format – APA Format,
Citations,
Organization,
Transitions (15 Points)
Major Principles of
the Biosocial Theories
of Criminal Causation
(25 Points)
Mechanics (10 Points)
Explanation of Human
Genome Project
(HGP) (25 Points)
Criticisms of the
Biosocial Theories of
Criminal Causation
(25 Points)
