Benchmark Assignment: High Profile Crime
Choose a high profile case; your choice must be approved by your instructor. In 750 to 1,000 words, examine the following:
a. Summarize the high profile case you have chosen.
b. Describe how rational choice or trait theory apply to the case; if both apply, explain how they apply, and if neither applies explain why.
c. Explain how rational choice or trait theory can be used to explain why the people committed the crime.
d. Describe how rational choice and trait theorists would view this specific case.
e. Explain significant studies used by the theorists and how the studies might apply to understanding the case.
Format your assignment according to the give formatting requirements:
a. The answer must be double spaced, typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
b. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the course title, the student's name, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
c. Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.