This document outlines an assignment to write a report examining the differences in how crimes against persons, crimes against property, and white-collar crimes are treated by the legislature, depicted by the media, and viewed theoretically. Students are instructed to identify differences in crime classification and punishment, analyze media portrayals of criminals, and explain distinctions among theories of criminal behavior.

1. Examining Differences
In this module, we examined crimes against persons, crimes
against property, and white-collar crimes. These crimes are all
treated differently by the legislature as well as the media. These
differences are a reflection of how society views them. As you
consider these differences, you should also consider how these
differences have evolved over time.
Tasks:
Prepare a 4-5 page report that describes all of the following
points:
The differences in the treatment of each type of crime by the
legislature. Explore the different crime levels (misdemeanor
vs.
felony) and different punishments.
The differences in the descriptions utilized by the media. How
does the media depict the different types of criminals? Have
there been any changes?
The differences in the theoretical applications for these types of
crimes. How do the theories differentiate between these types of
criminal behavior?
Assignment 2 Grading Criteria
Maximum Points
Identified differences between crime levels in terms of
classification and punishment.
20
Analyzed the role of the media in crime depiction and
descriptions.
28
Explained differences among theoretical applications.
32
Wrote in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrated
ethical scholarship in the accurate representation and attribution
of sources; and used accurate spelling, grammar, and

2. punctuation.
20
Total:
100