A Short Paper Assignment allows you to demonstrate your research skills to your instructor and to receive feedback that will benefit you when you write research papers for future courses. With this assignment, you will learn how to do proper research and write a short paper.

Your topic must be the the same topic approved by your instructor in Week 3.

This short paper is at least three double-spaced pages of text (Times New Roman, font size 12) and you must consult a minimum of two academically credible sources. Your bibliography and citations may be in APA, MLA, or Chicago Style format. Students majoring in history must use Chicago Style format.

The short paper needs to be turned in through the assignment section for grading. If you use any of the information from your sources word-for-word, you must cite the source by using endnotes, footnotes, or parenthetical citations. If you read the information and write it in your own words and it is not common knowledge, then you must cite the source because you are paraphrasing someone’s information.

The short paper must include a cover page with your name, course number and course title, instructor’s name, and date. You must also include a bibliography at the end of your paper. While composing your paper, use proper English. Do not use abbreviations, contractions, passive voice, or first/ second person (I, you, we, our, etc). Before submitting your paper, check your grammar and use spell check. Remember, the way you talk is not the way you write a paper. Please label your paper as follows: lastnamefirstnameHIST102ShortPaper.

List of supplies that will work for this project:

1. Black fingerprint powder
2. Crushed Charcoal
3. Unsweetened Cocoa
4. Corn Starch (last resort)
5. Fingerprint powdering brush or large make-up brush.
6. Clear wide scotch tape.
7. Index cards.

It is not mandatory for you to purchase fingerprint supplies for this project. Many of you may be able to borrow supplies from your local law enforcement office or military unit.

If you are interested in buying supplies, a small jar of powder and a brush will run you about $15.00 at redwop.com.

Describe your experience in a 500 to 800 word essay, addressing the following questions:

1. How many different prints or partial prints did you locate?

2. What types of objects did you lift the prints from? Where were they located?

3. What supplies did you use? What technique did you use to apply the powder?

4. Did you expect to find more prints, or fewer?

5. Can you identify the prints as different from one another? How?

It is very important to pick a variety of different surfaces for this assignment. I would say at least 5-10 different types of surfaces (porous and nonporous) should be attempted. For an “A” paper, I would expect it to be longer than 500 words. You are required to use APA format and include your references. Please refer to the Essay Rubrics.

I want lots of details about your successes and failures!

Some types of surfaces that you would expect to find fingerprints on? How about: Microwave, oven, door knob, window, sliding glass door, bathroom mirror, toilet seat, paper items around the house, cars, soda cans, bowls and dishes, glasses, ect.

Question At the macro level Shaw and McKay’s theory argues that five structural characteristics of neighborhoods or even whole cities shape the rate of crime. Apply this perspective to the city of Detroit, which has one of the highest violent crime rates in America. Might these five variables as discussed in class/reading have anything to do with the high crime rate in the city of Detroit? Explain. Which of the variables probably does not explain the high crime rate in Detroit?

The students’ Answer Shaw and McKay’s five characteristics are poverty, family disruption, residential instability, ethnic heterogeneity, and population density. Most if not all of these have an impact on the high crime rate in Detroit. I think the biggest and easiest to point out is the high amount of people living in poverty. The criminals can use this as a means of justification in committing crime. They can’t find work so their job becomes illegal activity such as stealing from people on the street or going to neighboring towns where the citizens may be better off and perform breaking and entering. Family disruption can be a major factor in juvenile crimes. The lack of parenting due to both parents having to work or lack of a mother or father in the house leads many young people to hang out with peers and they may follow in their lead in petty crime, (taking a soda or candy bar from the corner store).

Comment: write a small comment for the answer above (it has to be related to the topic)

WEEK 11: High Unemployment Low Crime Puzzle Michael F

Question A small but significant number of macro level studies of crime rates and unemployment rates have found no relationship between the two. Under some conditions high unemployment is simply not associated with higher than usual crime rates. Pretend you are Messner/Rosenfeld. What factors would they cite as possible solutions to this riddle?

The students’ Answer There is ways for unemployment to result in crime for certain situations. Based on Adaptations of the American Dream, a person who is a rebel or retreats society could possibly why they go into crime. Christopher Knight who lived in the woods for 27 years burglarized homes in that area since he was unemployed, retreated/rebelled from society and has to survive somehow. His solution to survive was to result into crime to reach his personal goal. On the other hand, some people who become unemployed may result to suicide, commit crime as well, and affect others around them. Overall, unemployment can result to crime for people but it depends on what the person wants to do for their own personal goal.

Comment: write a small comment for the answer above (has to relate with what the student is saying)

WEEK 7: Dogs and Crime Jeffrey L

Question According to opportunity theory, target hardening should contribute to less crime. Think of 3 friends who own a dog and three that do not. Is there any difference in the extent that their homes have been burglarized?

Students’ Answer I know of people who have dogs in their house, and those that dont. In my experience, I do personally feel safer knowing that there is a second line of defense, such as my dogs, who always bark when there is someone they don’t know enters our property. I have had friends that have had dogs inside their house when they were burglarized though, and the dog did nothing to stop it. I think it really makes a difference if you have a dog or not, its depends on the dogs behavior towards people that they do not know. There are some dogs that will just walk up, sniff and leave without making a noise, where there are some dogs that will bark until the owner comes down to calm the dog down.

Comment: Write a small comment for the answer above (has to relate with the students saying)

WEEK 5: Parental Appraisals and Delinquency Nichols

Question Think of a friend who has mean parents who label the friend with negative labels/names (“rule breaker, trouble-maker, “bad” person, etc.). Have these informal labels led to any delinquent behaviors in your friend? Why or why not? What are the implications for Matsueda’s parental labeling perspective

Students’ Answer I don’t have any friends that are treated negatively by their parents. All of my friends are loved and encouraged by their family. I suppose I could use my life as being treated negatively by my parents. The most recent is when I told them I was going back to school to become a lawyer. Here I was super excited and thought they would be too. Instead they laughed at me. I’m not sure why, as I have always been a smart student. I had several friends/coworkers encouraging me but the two people I thought would be happy for me weren’t. Now yes this crushed me but I didn’t go out and rob a bank or steal a car. I know how to handle bad things thrown my way. I went to school and I can’t wait to have them come to graduation and say who’s laughing now.

Comment: Write a small comment about what the student stated above

When it comes to labeling juveniles as delinquents or deviants, it makes the cycle harder to break. I do think that putting these labels can cause juveniles to continue to down a dangerous path of delinquency. While there are many factors that may or may not prevent future problems and everyone makes mistakes, trying not to put these labels on the youth will help, especially if we find ways to help them make better choices.

Looking at the Montreal Longitudinal Experimental Study, it shows that as early as kindergarten shows the best behavioral predictor of later delinquency. If that is the case, early intervention needs to happen. The study indicates what the risk factors are for this and states that early discrimination and treatment can help prevent adult criminality. While I do agree that most of the factors that they list play a hug part for later in life, I do think there are other factors that are just as important that can play into that. With the rise of mental health issues without the understanding of it does not help the situation.

“And these words that I command you today shall be on your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise” (ESV: Deuteronomy 6:6-7)

The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. ESV® Text Edition: 2016. Copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers

BARTOLLAS, CLEMENS. JUVENILE DELINQUENCY: Student Value Edition. PRENTICE HALL, 2018

A 22-year-old female student was brought to her college student health department by her boyfriend. He was concerned about the changes in her behavior. The boyfriend noted that she has been hearing voices, and seeing things that are not there. She also thinks that there are people that want to harm her. She told her family that she cannot finish college as the voices told her to quit because she is “dumb”. The boyfriend relates episodes of unexpected rage and crying.
PMH: noncontributory
FH: positive for a first cousin who “had mental problems”.
SH: Denies current drug abuse but states he smoked marijuana every day during junior and senior years of high school. Admits to drinking heavily on weekends at various fraternity houses.
PE: thin, anxious disheveled female who, during conversations, stops talking, tilts her head and appears to be listening to something. There is poor eye contact and conversation is disjointed.
DIAGOSIS: schizophrenia.
Questions
1. What are known characteristics of schizophrenia and relate those to this patient.

Scenario 1: Schizophrenia
A 22-year-old female student was brought to her college student health department by her boyfriend. He was concerned about the changes in her behavior. The boyfriend noted that she has been hearing voices, and seeing things that are not there. She also thinks that there are people that want to harm her. She told her family that she cannot finish college as the voices told her to quit because she is “dumb”. The boyfriend relates episodes of unexpected rage and crying.
PMH: noncontributory
FH: positive for a first cousin who “had mental problems”.
SH: Denies current drug abuse but states he smoked marijuana every day during junior and senior years of high school. Admits to drinking heavily on weekends at various fraternity houses.
PE: thin, anxious disheveled female who, during conversations, stops talking, tilts her head and appears to be listening to something. There is poor eye contact and conversation is disjointed.
DIAGOSIS: schizophrenia.
Question:
1. Genetics are sometimes attached to schizophrenia explain this.

A 22-year-old female student was brought to her college student health department by her boyfriend. He was concerned about the changes in her behavior. The boyfriend noted that she has been hearing voices, and seeing things that are not there. She also thinks that there are people that want to harm her. She told her family that she cannot finish college as the voices told her to quit because she is “dumb”. The boyfriend relates episodes of unexpected rage and crying.
PMH: noncontributory
FH: positive for a first cousin who “had mental problems”.
SH: Denies current drug abuse but states he smoked marijuana every day during junior and senior years of high school. Admits to drinking heavily on weekends at various fraternity houses.
PE: thin, anxious disheveled female who, during conversations, stops talking, tilts her head and appears to be listening to something. There is poor eye contact and conversation is disjointed.
DIAGOSIS: schizophrenia.
Question:
What roles do neurotransmitters play in the development of schizophrenia?

Scenario 1: Schizophrenia
A 22-year-old female student was brought to her college student health department by her boyfriend. He was concerned about the changes in her behavior. The boyfriend noted that she has been hearing voices, and seeing things that are not there. She also thinks that there are people that want to harm her. She told her family that she cannot finish college as the voices told her to quit because she is “dumb”. The boyfriend relates episodes of unexpected rage and crying.
PMH: noncontributory
FH: positive for a first cousin who “had mental problems”.
SH: Denies current drug abuse but states he smoked marijuana every day during junior and senior years of high school. Admits to drinking heavily on weekends at various fraternity houses.
PE: thin, anxious disheveled female who, during conversations, stops talking, tilts her head and appears to be listening to something. There is poor eye contact and conversation is disjointed.
DIAGOSIS: schizophrenia.
Questions:
Explain what structural abnormalities are seen in people with schizophrenia.

Scenario 2: Bipolar Disorder
A 44-year-old female came to the clinic today brought in by her husband. He notes that she has been with various states of depression and irritability over the past 3 months with extreme fatigue, has lost 20 pounds and has insomnia. He has come home from work to find his wife sitting in front of the TV and not moving for hours. In the past few days, she suddenly has become very hyperactive, has been talking incessantly, has been easily distracted and seems to “flit from one thing to another.”. She hasn’t slept in 3 days. The wife went on an excessive shopping spree for new clothes that resulted in their credit card being denied for exceeding the line of credit. The wife is unable to sit in the exam room and is currently pacing the hallway muttering to herself and is reluctant to talk with or be examined the ARNP. Physical observation shows agitated movements, rapid fire speech, and hyperactivity.
DIAGNOSIS: bipolar type 2 disorder.
Question
1. How does genetics play in the development of bipolar 2 disorders?