In this module, you will have an opportunity to add to your media and crime log by applying theories presented in this course to media portrayals of crime. The American public is fascinated with crime and therefore, there is no shortage of media depictions of crimes and criminals. In this assignment, you will use the scholarly knowledge you have gained in the course to analyze how the media portrays crime.

You are now familiar with biological, psychological, and sociological theories of crime. In M2: Assignment 2, you wrote a log entry applying psychological theories of criminal behavior to analyze articles or news stories. In this assignment, you will write your second log entry.

Research newspaper or magazine articles related to crime using the print or online news media.

Select two articles or news stories and apply at least two theories from the biolog

Guidelines for Selecting the Literature

Use the most current sources you can find. Do not use sources older than 8 years. (You may cite older sources if they are classics, if you want to show the chronology of something, or if you have another good reason. If you choose to use older sources, you will need to explain why.). Use current, peer-reviewed journal articles. Do not use sources without an author or a publication date. Do not use quotes; use only your own words. Please see the Plagiarism in Coursework document in the resources for concerns with high content matching in papers. Evaluate whether or not the results supports the use of your test as appropriate for your field and populations to be served.

Organize Your Paper

For your paper, use the following headings:

1. Title page (required).
2. Abstract (optional).
3. Introduction.
   • Identify the standardized test you selected in Unit 2.
   • Describe briefly the publisher's

Complete the Counseling Disposition Reflection Worksheet.   While APA format is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.   You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin.

Refer to the “Social and Cultural Paper Writing Instructions” for a detailed explanation of the requirements for the Social and Cultural Diversity Paper that you will be developing throughout the course.   Prepare an outline of the paper that contains the following:

1. Introduction
2. Definition of cultural diversity
3. Main body containing the content guidelines provided in “Social and Cultural Paper Writing Instructions”
4. Conclusion

Refer to the following site for outline format information as needed. https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/544/01/   You are not required to submit this assignment to Turnitin.   Upon receiving feedback from your instructor on the outline, you should begin working on the first draft immediately, even though the draft is not due until Week 6.

Details:   Refer to “Social and Cultural Paper Writing Instructions” for a detailed explanation of the requirements for the Social and Cultural Diversity Paper that you will be developing throughout the course.   For this assignment, prepare a reference list that includes the sources you will be citing in the paper. The paper must include a minimum of 10 scholarly references in addition to the textbook. More references may be used if necessary.   Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.   You are not required to submit this assignment to Turnitin.

Details:   Create an 8- to 10-slide PPT presentation discussing your cultural background (in addition, you should include a title slide and reference slide in your presentation).  When discussing your culture, consider components of yourself such as race, ethnicity, religion, spiritual heritage, gender, sexual orientation, disabilities, socio-economic status, traditions, and family heritage.  You are not required to include any information you do not feel comfortable sharing.   Include the following in your presentation:

1. Communication styles of your culture (verbal and nonverbal)
2. Parts of your culture you are proud of
3. Parts of your culture that you would like to improve
4. Stereotypes toward your culture
5. Stereotypes held within your culture
6. How your culture perceives substance use. Are there any traditional uses of substances that are deemed culturally acceptable?
7. How

Details:   Refer to the “Social and Cultural Diversity Paper Writing Instructions” for a detailed explanation of the requirements for the Social and Cultural Diversity Paper that you will be developing throughout the course.   You should have been working on the draft of this paper since you developed the outline early in the course.   For this assignment, complete the first draft of the paper (1,750-2,000 words), structured in three parts, in which you address the content criteria provided in “Social and Cultural Diversity Paper Writing Instructions.”   The paper must include 10 scholarly references in addition to the textbook. More references may be used if necessary.   Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.   You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Please refer to the directions

Topic: Assisted Dying (400 - 600 words) There are many people who have disagreements with Canada’s new legislation regarding assisted deaths. Some think it allows too much (that is, they believe it should be made harder or even impossible for a healthcare provider to assist death) which others believe it doesn’t go far enough (that is, they believe it overly limits who can ask for an assisted death).Your task is to take one of these two positions (i.e., either it goes too far or does not go far enough), and present an argument that is well-structured, convincing, and efficiently written to support your claims. You should reference scientific research and use compelling logic to justify your stance. Do not try to take on too much in this assignment -- focus on one small, specific issue related to this debate.

Discuss topic of heredity and crime.  What does the research show?  What are some of the weaknesses of the research in this area? 2.      Discuss the topic of chromosomes, genes, and crime.  What does the research show? What are some of the weaknesses of the research in this area?  Please fill free to use the Internet to find more information on this topic. 3.      Please discuss the concept of evolution and crime.  Be sure to discuss Lombroso’s theory of Atavism.  What does the research show?  What are some of the weaknesses of the research in this area? 4.      Please discuss attachment theory and family interventions used to reduce delinquent behavior. 5.      Please discuss the how the following social variables may be predictors of criminal behavior: school, neighborhood, work, and leisure. Your initial post should be over 500 words

Review the article, "Offender Risk Assessment." Focus on the specific risk assessment tests that are frequently used to predict crime and violence. Think about the strengths and limitations of these tools to predict criminal behavior and classify different types of criminals.

• Select two standardized assessment tests that are used to predict criminal behavior and classify criminals. Reflect on the similarities and differences between these two risk assessments tools, as well as on their strengths and limitations.

The assignment (2–3 pages):

• Compare and contrast the two standardized assessments you selected.
• Explain at least one strength and one limitation of each assessment in terms of the accuracy with which each predicts criminal behavior and classifies criminals.
• Explain at least one insight you had or conclusion you drew about assessing the dangerousness of criminals as a result of completing this assignment.<