PSY620 Sub-Theory Of Social Structure

Investigate the group MS-13. In 1200 words, relate the following information on MS-13:

Summarize the background of MS-13.

Describe how social structure or social process theory apply to MS-13 group; if both apply, explain how they apply and if neither applies explain why.

Explain how social structure or social process theory can be used to explain why the people committed the crime.

Describe how social structure or social process theorists would view this specific case.

Explain significant studies used by the theorists and how the studies might apply to understanding the case.

Explain which sub-theory of social structure and/or social process theory apply to this group and why.

Use four scholarly resources to support your explanations.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required. Please include all HTTP and DOI of sited references

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite.

Please Note the Reading Documents for the Week:

1. Read Chapters 8, 9, and 10 in Introduction to Criminology: Why Do They Do It?

URL:

https://www.gcumedia.com/digital-resources/sage/2020/introduction-to-criminology_why-do-they-do-it_3e.php

2. Watch “Aggression: Is Violence Learned?” [Video file] In Films on Demand (2013).

URL:

https://lopes.idm.oclc.org/login?url=http://digital.films.com/PortalPlaylists.aspx?aid=12129&xtid=53755

3. Read “Socioeconomic Status, Subcultural Definitions, and Violent Delinquency,” by Heimer, from Social ? Forces (1997).

URL:

https://lopes.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=bth&AN=9704205035&site=ehost-live&scope=site

4. Read Social Structure-Social Learning and Delinquency: Mediation or Moderation? by Verrill (2008).

URL:

https://ebookcentral-proquest-com.lopes.idm.oclc.org/lib/gcu/detail.action?docID=3016856

Rubic_Print_Format

Course Code

Class Code

Assignment Title

Total Points

PSY-620

PSY-620-O500

MS-13

95.0

Criteria

Percentage

Unsatisfactory (0.00%)

Less than Satisfactory (74.00%)

Satisfactory (79.00%)

Good (87.00%)

Excellent (100.00%)

Comments

Points Earned

Content

70.0%

Summarize the background of MS-13.

10.0%

Summary of MS-13 background is missing.

Summary of MS-13 background is vague and inconsistent.

Summary of MS-13 background is present and appropriate.

Summary of MS-13 background is present and makes some connection to research.

Summary of MS-13 background is clear, concise and makes connections to current research.

Describe how social structure or social process theory apply to the MS-13 group.

15.0%

Description of how social structure and social process theory apply to MS-13 is missing.

Description of how social structure and social process theory apply to MS-13 is vague and inconsistent.

Description of how social structure and social process theory apply to MS-13 is present and appropriate.

Description of how social structure and social process theory apply to MS-13 is present and makes some connection to research.

Description of how social structure and social process theory apply to MS-13 is clear, concise and makes connections to current research.

Explain how social structure or social process theory can be used to explain why the people committed the crime.

15.0%

Explanation of how social structure and social process theory can be used to explain why the people committed the crime is missing.

Explanation of how social structure and social process theory can be used to explain why the people committed the crime is vague and inconsistent.

Explanation of how social structure and social process theory can be used to explain why the people committed the crime is present and appropriate.

Explanation of how social structure and social process theory can be used to explain why the people committed the crime is present and makes some connection to research.

Explanation of how social structure and social process theory can be used to explain why the people committed the crime is clear, concise and makes connections to current research.

Describe how social structure or social process theorists would view the specific case.

15.0%

Description of how social structure or social process theorists would view the specific case is missing.

Description of how social structure or social process theorists would view the specific case is vague and inconsistent.

Description of how social structure or social process theorists would view the specific case is present and appropriate.

Description of how social structure or social process theorists would view the specific case is present and makes some connection to research.

Description of how social structure or social process theorists would view the specific case is clear, concise and makes connections to current research.

Explain which subtheory of social structure and or social process theory apply to this group and why.

15.0%

Explanation of which subtheory of social structure and or social process theory apply to this group and why is missing.

Explanation of which subtheory of social structure and or social process theory apply to this group and why is vague and inconsistent.

Explanation of which subtheory of social structure and or social process theory apply to this group and why is present and appropriate.

Explanation of which subtheory of social structure and or social process theory apply to this group and why is present and makes some connection to research.

Explanation of which subtheory of social structure and or social process theory apply to this group and why is clear, concise and makes connections to current research.

Organization and Effectiveness

20.0%

Thesis Development and Purpose

7.0%

Paper lacks any discernible overall purpose or organizing claim.

Thesis is insufficiently developed or vague. Purpose is not clear.

Thesis is apparent and appropriate to purpose.

Thesis is clear and forecasts the development of the paper. Thesis is descriptive and reflective of the arguments and appropriate to the purpose.

Thesis is comprehensive and contains the essence of the paper. Thesis statement makes the purpose of the paper clear.

Argument Logic and Construction

8.0%

Statement of purpose is not justified by the conclusion. The conclusion does not support the claim made. Argument is incoherent and uses noncredible sources.

Sufficient justification of claims is lacking. Argument lacks consistent unity. There are obvious flaws in the logic. Some sources have questionable credibility.

Argument is orderly, but may have a few inconsistencies. The argument presents minimal justification of claims. Argument logically, but not thoroughly, supports the purpose. Sources used are credible. Introduction and conclusion bracket the thesis.

Argument shows logical progressions. Techniques of argumentation are evident. There is a smooth progression of claims from introduction to conclusion. Most sources are authoritative.

Clear and convincing argument that presents a persuasive claim in a distinctive and compelling manner. All sources are authoritative.

Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use)

5.0%

Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning. Inappropriate word choice or sentence construction is used.

Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in language choice (register) or word choice are present. Sentence structure is correct but not varied.

Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but they are not overly distracting to the reader. Correct and varied sentence structure and audience-appropriate language are employed.

Prose is largely free of mechanical errors, although a few may be present. The writer uses a variety of effective sentence structures and figures of speech.

Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English.

Format

10.0%

Paper Format (use of appropriate style for the major and assignment)

5.0%

Template is not used appropriately or documentation format is rarely followed correctly.

Appropriate template is used, but some elements are missing or mistaken. A lack of control with formatting is apparent.

Appropriate template is used. Formatting is correct, although some minor errors may be present.

Appropriate template is fully used. There are virtually no errors in formatting style.

All format elements are correct.

Documentation of Sources (citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., as appropriate to assignment and style)

5.0%

Sources are not documented.

Documentation of sources is inconsistent or incorrect, as appropriate to assignment and style, with numerous formatting errors.

Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, although some formatting errors may be present.

Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is mostly correct.

Sources are completely and correctly documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is free of error.

Total Weightage

100%

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