1.      Discuss the ways in which environmental crimes can be a form of white-collar crime.

2.       Explain the three cultural factors that lead to white-collar crime according to the cultural theory.

3.       Defend or argue the deterrence theory of white-collar crime.

4.       Compare and contrast the classical strain theory with one of the other two types of the strain theory.

5.       Discuss the pros, cons, and potential ethical issues regarding the use of undercover investigations in white-collar crime.

6.       Summarize four of the six main problems encountered by enforcement officials when addressing white-collar crime.

7.       Choose a self-policing strategy and write a persuasive argument for its use versus a governmental policing strategy.

8.       Compare an administrative white-collar crime proceeding versus a criminal white-collar crime proceeding.

9.       Describe some of the reasons researchers believe judges treat white-collar offenders more leniently than traditional offenders. Then argue whether or not you believe white-collar offenders are punished more leniently than traditional offenders are. Provide evidence to support your argument.

10.   Why are white-collar criminals more difficult to hold accountable in the criminal justice system than traditional criminals?

Below you will find the question for the first module discussion.  The question is not based on any lecture or reading, rather it is designed to get you comfortable debating with your classmates.  You are responsible for three entries.  The posts should be substantial, not just “I agree,” or “Yes or no.”  These will garner you no points.  I encourage you to use outside resources, but make sure you cite them in your entries.  The key with discussion questions is to substantiate your opinions with facts.  Don’t just tell me who you think the most important figure is, but why he/she earns that title.  Remember you must make three entries.  Good luck!!

Who is the most important person in history?

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2-Below you will find the question for the second discussion.  You are responsible for three entries.  The posts should be substantial (ie: more than one sentence).  Use outside resources to substantiate your assertions.  Also, this is a particularly sensitive question.  I ask you to adopt a scholarly perspective, and treat other peoples’ positions with the respect and consideration which is necessary to have civil, academic discourse.

Can we rely on the Bible for historical facts?  For that matter, what about the Qu’ran, and other ancient texts?  How useful are they?