Part 1 of 3 part paper, ultimately totaling 10-15 pages and a reference pages. 12pt Times New Roman double spaced. Would prefer to use the same person for the entire project.

Part 1 – Choose a criminological theory that best explains crime. Write an 2 page overview and 2 page annotated bibliography.

Part 2: 5-6 pages – Criminological Theory – includes the section focused upon the selected criminological theory. In this section, discuss the foundations and principles of the theory, compare and contrast the theory to at least two other criminological theories, and discuss why this theory was selected to explain why an individual decides to commit crime as well as how the theory assists criminal justice professionals in understanding criminal activity.

In addition to Barkan, S. E. (2015). Criminology: A sociological understanding. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall., paper must incorporate at least four additional scholarly resources as part of their discussion about the selected criminological theory.

Final Research Paper

The Final Research Paper will consist of the above components and a evaluation of how the selected theory impacts an individual’s decision to commit crime and how it assists criminal justice professionals in understanding criminal activity. Information presented in each section should be supported with scholarly resources. This should result in a Research Paper (Parts 1, 2, and 3) that is 10–13 pages in length, not counting the cover and reference pages.