Victim Analysis

Assignment 1 – Victim Analysis: Please, select one of the following victims to research. You will identify the theory (discussed earlier in the semester) that best fits this victim and provide explanation for the chosen theory. This assignment should be at least 3 pages (double spaced) and should also include a short biography of the most significant events in this victim’s life and events leading to his/her victimization. You must apply at least one criminological theory. Feel free to use outside materials, such as articles, books, and other media as they can help you identify which aspects of the victim’s life are most noteworthy.

Choose one from the following victims:

John Lennon
Nicole Brown Simpson
Selena Quintanilla-Perez
Gianni Versace
Chanel Miller
Elizabeth Smart
Lisa Levy (and other victims of Ted Bundy)

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Criteria Ratings Pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome
Introduction

5.0 pts
Sophisticated
Position and exceptions, if any, are clearly stated. Organization of the argument is completely and clearly outlined and implemented.

3.0 pts
Competent
Position is clearly stated. Organization of argument is clear in parts or only partially described and mostly implemented.

2.0 pts
Needs Work
Position is vague. Organization of argument is missing, vague, or not consistently maintained.

5.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome
Research

5.0 pts
Sophisticated
Research selected is highly relevant to the argument, is presented accurately and completely – the method, results, and implications are all presented accurately; Theory is relevant, accurately described and all relevant components are included; relationship between research and theory is clearly articulated and accurate.

3.0 pts
Competent
Research is relevant to the argument and is mostly accurate and complete – there are some unclear components or some minor errors in the method, results or implications. Theory is relevant and accurately described, some components may not be present or are unclear. Connection to theory is mostly clear and complete, or has some minor errors.

2.0 pts
Needs Work
Research selected is not relevant to the argument or is vague and incomplete – components are missing or inaccurate or unclear. Theory is not relevant or only relevant for some aspects; theory is not clearly articulated and/or has incorrect or incomplete components. Relationship between theory and research is unclear or inaccurate, major errors in the logic are present.

5.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome
Conclusions

5.0 pts
Sophisticated
Conclusion is clearly stated and connections to the research and position are clear and relevant. The underlying logic is explicit.

3.0 pts
Competent
Conclusion is clearly stated and connections to research and position are mostly clear, some aspects may not be connected or minor errors in logic are present.

2.0 pts
Needs Work
Conclusion may not be clear and the connections to the research are incorrect or unclear or just a repetition of the findings without explanation. Underlying logic has major flaws; connection to position is not clear.

5.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome
Writing

5.0 pts
Sophisticated
Paper is coherently organized and the logic is easy to follow. There are no spelling or grammatical errors and terminology is clearly defined. Writing is clear and concise and persuasive.

3.0 pts
Competent
Paper is generally well organized and most of the argument is easy to follow. There are only a few minor spelling or grammatical errors, or terms are not clearly defined. Writing is mostly clear but may lack conciseness.

2.0 pts
Needs Work
Paper is poorly organized and difficult to read – does not flow logically from one part to another. There are several spelling and/or grammatical errors; technical terms may not be defined or are poorly defined. Writing lacks clarity and conciseness.

5.0 pts

Total Points: 20.0