Assignment 2: Digital Crime Theories

Write a three to four (3-4) page paper in which you:

1. Select two (2) of the theories, suggested in Chapter 3 of the text, that a
   researcher could use to explain the cause of digital crime. Provide a rationale
   to support your response.
2. Explain the manner in which the theory that you selected in Question 1
   relates to crime in general.
3. Determine one (1) additional theory that a researcher could use to explain
   the cause of digital-crime and non-digital crime. Include one (1) example for
   each crime in question to support your response.
4. Use at least three (3) quality references for this assignment,
   Note: Wikipedia and similar Websites do not qualify as quality
   resources.

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

• Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch
  margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or
  school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional
  instructions.
• Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s
  name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and
  the reference page are not included in the required assignment page
  length.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment
are:

• Analyze the types of digital criminals and hackers.
• Summarize white-collar crimes and criminal tools.
• Use technology and information resources to research issues in information
  technology in criminal justice.
• Write clearly and concisely about information technology in criminal justice
  topics using proper writing mechanics and technical style convention.

Grading for this assignment will be based on answer quality, logic /
organization of the paper, and language and writing skills, using the following
rubric found here.