CRIMINOLOGY:
Chapter Portfolios:
REMEMBER: PORTFOLIOS SHOULD BE ON TIME OR YOU RISK INCURRING !! PORTFOLIOS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER EXCEEDING TWO CLASSES.
1. Choose a different real-life crime from three of the following:
A. Interpersonal Violence
B. Property Crime
C. Enterprise Crime: White Collar and Green-Collar Crime
D. Public Order Crime: Sex and Substance Abuse
E. Crimes of the New Millennium: Cybercrime and Transnational Organized Crime
2. Type an APA formatted paper of 3-5 pages to answer the following:
A. Analyze each crime comparing at least 2 theories we discussed in class.
B. How would Sharia/Qatari law treat the crime versus the mentioned justice system where the crime occurred? E.g. Sharia vs U.S, U.K., etc.
C. If you use a crime from Sharia court, then compare it with western laws. For example, if it is a felony or misdemeanor, what are the consequences?
D. What is your feeling about the case?
E. Cite your resources.
3. An oral 5-minute presentation (discussion) of your research for each portfolio.
PORTFOLIO BREAKDOWN
1. Mention the chapter you are referring to.
2. Give a summary and description of the case.
3. Discuss theory 1 and how it relates to the crime.
4. Discuss theory 2 and how it relates to the crime.
5. Discuss probable Sharia/Qatari Law results.
6. Discuss the justice system results involved in the case.
7. Your Conclusion
8. Include and cite all resources for all of the questions including:
a. textbook
b. film/video
c. books
d. journals
e. articles
f. websites