Exploring criminology Written debate reflection :

Writing is an essential element of learning as it helps students make connections between the course material and their own perspectives and lives. This course is designed around major debates in criminology. You are required to write about the position on the selected debate topic, drawing from the course material and other sources of knowledge (e.g., other courses, personal experiences). This Debate Reflections is required for chapter 2 (I will attach photos of the book below) . also ill attach a link of the lecture video.

Debate Reflections must include, but may go beyond, the following: (a) An introductory paragraph with a concise explanation of the debate and a statement of your position debate. (b) A body describing the reasons for your position. Ensure you refer to, and appropriately cite, material from the textbook when drawing conclusions and supporting your arguments. (c) A concluding paragraph to explain how your position was affected (e.g., reinforced or shifted) by the chapter. This is an individual assignment, so your Debate Reflections must represent individual work. Requirements are as follows: 300 to 500 words (around 1 to 2 pages); 1-inch margins; Times New Roman 12-point font; double-spaced; in-text citations and references in APA formatting style.

This weeks debate topic:

(Does criminal behaviour naturally occur or is it something that must be learned?)

video link:

book: Posick, C., & Rocque, M. (2019). Great debates in criminology. Routledge.

I will also attach the Debate Reflection Rubric bellow