ESSAY : Cyber Terrorism

First Paper (15% of final grade – 150 points each) = 150
2-3 pages, double spaced, 12 pt font, times new roman Choose ONE criminal theory, as discussed in Chapter 3, and argue how it is the best explanation for terrorists engaging in cyber-crime and cyberterrorism. Your argument should be factual and all sources used to make your argument should be cited.
Pick one
-CHOICE THEORY

-DETTERANCE THEORY

-PSYCHOLOGICAL THEORIES

-SOCIAL STRUCTURE THEORY

-SOCIAL PROCESS THEORIES

-TERRORISM AND POLITICAL THEORY

Format Requirements for Papers – Microsoft word – all versions. I provide comments and edits on graded papers. These comments are only visible in Microsoft word. Do not submit papers as Apple, PDF, or TXT files. Include your name in the file name of the paper i.e., Smith-HSEC 455-Paper 1.doc
The paper assignments must be double spaces and in 12 pt. font. You can use endnotes, or footnotes, using Turabian or Chicago style, but you must cite your sources. Each paper must include a works cited page (bibliography) but it does not count as one page. Final paper will include a title page with title, course number, student’s name, and date paper is due (Title pages not required for 2-page papers.)
Use Times New Roman 12 point font.
Use 1 inch margins.
Edit your work for spelling, grammar, citation and content. I will take points off for spelling and grammar errors.
Make sure that all work in your paper is your own.
Never turn in a paper for more than one class.
Include a strong introduction and conclusion.
When you paraphrase, you don’t need quotations, when you copy words directly, you do need quotations. Cite the source.
When you use a direct quote, always include the page number in the citation.
Do not use your textbook as a source for your paper.
Do not use first person (I or me).
Submit all papers via email at rlpaxton0508@campbell.edu
All works cited in your paper must go in the Bibliography. All sources in the bibliography page must be used in the paper.
You may use endnotes. Use Turabian or Chicago style: Last name, First initial, Title, date. Number endnotes sequentially. Citation must be listed on Bibliography page.
Example: Jones, K., The Hunt for Bin-Laden, 2007. If you use a direct quote (in quotation marks) give the page number.
Bibliography (Reference Page) (list of ALL works cited or used)
Book by single author:
Peak, K., (2001), Justice Administration: Police, courts, and corrections management (3rd ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall.
Journal Article:
Zimmer, L. (1990). Proactive policing against street-level drug trafficking. American Journal of Police, 9, 43-57.
Internet web page. Include entire URL of page where information is found:
http://www.campbellfortbragg.com/documents/ECEStudentHandbook2010-SACSedit2011.pdf
Failure to use these guidelines will result in point deductions from the paper.

SAMPLE SOLUTION

Cyber Terrorism
The social learning theory, which falls under the social process theory, best explains the reason why terrorists engage in cyber terrorism and cybercrime. The social process theory encompasses concepts highlighted in the labeling theory, social control theory, as well as the differential association theory. Although each of these theories has a varying opinion on why terrorists engage in cybercrime, they all regard socialization as an essential aspect of the understanding of crimes (Akers & Silverman, 2014). Social…