Write a comparison-and-contrast essay that examines two criminological theories, which will be Albert Bandura’s Social Learning Theory and Edwin Sutherland’s Differential Association Theory.
Format includes: Document: Use letter size paper, 1-inch margins on all sides Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt. font size, double-spaced Style: APA 7th Edition Write a comparison-and-contrast essay that examines two criminological theories, which will be Albert Bandura’s Social Learning Theory and Edwin Sutherland’s Differential Association Theory. The essay is expected to be 8-10 pages (excluding cover and reference) with appropriate headings. Suggested structure is outlined below: Introduction: Provide a brief summary of the two selected theories. Theory A: Describe the key ideas and main components of the theory. Theory B: Describe the key ideas and main components of the theory. Comparison: Analyze the similarities and differences between the two theories based on the ideas and components discussed above. (Do not introduce or bring new terms or concepts in this section) Critique: Evaluate the usefulness of each theory for understanding crime, offenders, or victims, and its applicability to criminal justice. Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of each theory. (Do not introduce or bring new terms or concepts in this section) Conclusion: Summarize your insights from the comparison and critique References: List all sources in APA style (Within text minimize quotes, paraphrase them)
