Jason robert bourque and daniel george mcallister

Critical Analysis Paper

Worth: 50 Points

This is a critical analysis paper about a serial offender. Essentially, you are going to write up a portfolio, so to speak, of the offender’s profile. This assignment is a summation of the course. You will want to make as many connections to the course, as possible. With each connection you make, you demonstrate that you fully understand the material/concepts covered. Please follow proper paper format (intro, minimum of three –you’ll likely need more – paragraphs, and a conclusion). Given the vast amount of detail expected, your paper should likely be a minimum of three pages.

With the information you found about your offender, discuss how a profile was created allowing investigators to link the cases together. The more connections you make, the better – though, they must be explained not just stated. Think about answering some of these questions:

· General questions – Did your offender have a signature? What was his/her modus operandi? Did s/he fit in to any typology? Discuss his/her choice in victims. What classification does the crime scene fall under? What classification does the offender fall under? Were any of the crime scenes staged?

· Crime reconstruction questions – Did any of this take place when law enforcement was attempting to identify a suspect?

· Evidence questions – Did the offender leave behind any traces of evidence? If so, what types (sequential, directional, locational, action, inferential, contact, ownership, associative, limiting, missing, etc.)? What conclusions can be made from that evidence?

You may choose any serial offender. Here is a list of offenders, keep in mind, you can choose a serial killer but there are too many to list:

· Serial Rapists: o AnthonySowell,LeaShakespeare,MichaelDixon,BennySela,RobertJohnFardon,Luis

Garavito, and Wuanardel Wells.

· Serial Arsonists:

o JohnOrr,PaulKeller,RaymondLeeOyler,EarthLiberationFront,BenjaminChristensen,Peter Dinsdale, Thomas Sweatt, Jason Robert Bourque & Daniel George McAllister, and David Berkowitz (do not focus on his kills, just his fire spree).

· Serial Burglars: o ColtonHarris-Moore,AnthonySpilotro,HillsideBurglaryGang,CharlesPeace,BlaneDavid

Nordahl, Ignacio del Rio, and Bill Mason. You will earn/lose points for the following:

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Mechanics and use of Sources

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Worth up to 5 Points

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Points lost for grammatical & mechanical errors. Sources are cited in APA format; no plagiarism.0.5 points off per error.

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Organization of Paper

Worth up to 10 Points

Paper has a minimum of five paragraphs, including the introduction (minimum) three supporting paragraphs, and a conclusion. There is a clear thesis statement, as well as smooth transitions between paragraphs. Introduction guides the paper and conclusion ties it all together, STRONGLY.

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Connections to Course Content

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Worth up to 10 Points

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There are strong connections to the course content.

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Analysis of Content

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Worth up to 10 Points

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Content is accurately portrayed in the paper. Connection clearly explained to content.

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Critical Thinking Skills

Worth up to 10 Points

There is no excess background information about the offender just to fill space. Your connections are made rather than handed to you in the sources.

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Style of Writing

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Worth up to 5 Points

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Paper is coherent and easy to read.

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Tips to avoid losing points:

· Your paper must be written in proper paragraph format. o No bullet points or incomplete sentences allowed.

· Please be sure to include an introduction and conclusion.

· Do NOT spend time providing me with a full background about the offender. If you spend the bulk of

your paper providing me with the historical or demographic background of your offender, you are just

filling space (and that is unnecessary because there is no length requirement).

· You are expected to write in APA format, this includes in-text citations and references. When in doubt,

be sure to cite.

· Your references should NOT be Wikipedia. One reference should be either the book or the lecture.

· Do NOT write in first person. This is a research paper, not an opinion paper.