Assignment:
The final research paper will consist of the following components:
(1) the overview Routine Activity Theory of Criminology,
(2) the review of literature, and
(3) an evaluation of how the selected theory impacts an individual's decision to commit crime. Information presented should be supported with scholarly resources. Then, add a section on your selected theory's effect on an individual and society. In this section, you should do the following:
Discuss how the selected theory affects an individual's decision to commit crime.
Give an example of a criminal action and explain how it relates to this theory.
Be sure to also discuss how this criminal behavior affects society.
Summarize how this theory is supported by crime data that aims to target solutions intended to eradicate criminal behavior.
Your paper must be a minimum of six (6), pages, and it should be in APA style as detailed by the guidelines below. You should use a minimum of four scholarly resources total, and any information from these sources should be cited and referenced in APA style.
General Guidelines for Papers APA style must be adhered to for the research paper which includes but is not limited to the following: Use 12-point Times New Roman font; Double-spacing throughout paper; All four margins set at 1"; A cover and reference page must be included on separate pages;