Are big events or are individual actions and decisions a result of long term social, environmental and economic factors
The Menendez Brothers
1 .Introduction
A. Identify/explain your topic. You should include a this statement. Example; What
criminological theories may help explain why the Menendez Brothers murdered their
parents?
8. Describe your reason for selecting your topic
2. Facts (8qu of your paper)
a Provide facts about your subject- Detail why they can be described as
criminaneviant? Your subject's backgrounds/history, childhood, experiences, etc.
Must necessarily focus on theories that can explain you subject's behavior. As such:
Preconvetnional theory, Attachment Theory, Anxious Attachment, IQ, Sociopath,
Psychopath, The Mask of Sanity.
B. You must include at least 4 criminological theories. You must not only define the
specific theories, but also provide information from your subject‘s background that
specifically fits into your theories. In other words, provide a detailed description of why
the theory fits your subject-
C, Conclusion - you thought on your subject based upon your research
3. Identify at least 5 sources (only one textbook) in proper works cited format