"LEARNING THEORIES" (differential association, social learning, code of the street)
1. Discuss the mechanics of the theory and its main components.
2. Synthesize empirical evidence for and against the theory.
3. Describe the general implications of the theory for policy and practice.
4. Analyze specific program and policy applications at the local, state, or national level that are informed by and/or support the premise of the theory. Do they work? If so, how do we know?
5. Conclusion
6. References
Requirements:
• No more than ten pages in length (approx. 2,500 words double-spaced, excluding the title page and reference page).
• The introduction should provide context, generate interest, and outline the organizational plan for the paper.
• The conclusion should bring your paper to a coherent end.
• Subheadings allowed, but not required.
• At least five sources, at least three of which are academic quality, peer-reviewed research articles (e.g., from American Journal of Sociology, American Sociological Review, Criminology, Crime & Delinquency, Journal of Research in Crime and Delinquency, Journal of Criminal Law and Criminology, Justice Quarterly, etc.).
• Citations and references in APA style.
• Include a title page and reference section.