How humans are biologically predisposed to be violent

Write a paper (1,200 words) defending or refuting the supposition that some humans are biologically predisposed to be violent. What it says in the syllabus is this: Also, describe the validity and ramifications of using psychological principles to predict dangerousness. The wording from the rubric is a bit fuzzy, I agree, but it's just asking if you have done a thorough analysis of the use of psychological principles to predict dangerousness and of the ramifications of doing so. Research the topic using at least four outside scholarly sources. Take and defend a position on either side of the issue. Critique the evidence for both strengths and limitations. Describe how certain theories of human violence support your position and others do not, providing examples and scholarly references. Also, describe the validity and ramifications of using psychological principles to predict dangerousness. Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required. This assignment uses a grading rubric. Instructors will be using the rubric to grade the assignment; therefore, students should review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the assignment criteria and expectations for successful completion of the assignment. Defense Paper 2 70.0 %Content 40.0 %Defend or refute the validity of biological human predisposition to violence. Critique the strengths and limitations of both sides of the issue. Demonstrates solid knowledge of the issue. Demonstrates good critical thinking and analysis of the strengths and limitations of the issue. Takes a position for defending or refuting the issue, integrating scholarly references and examples in support of the position. Demonstrates thorough knowledge of the issue of violence predisposition. Uses solid critical thinking and analysis in examining the strengths and limitations of the issue. Identifies which argument (refuting or defending) is stronger, including a thoroughly developed rationale as to why, solidly integrating scholarly references and examples to support the position taken. 30.0 %Discuss the validity of using psychological principles to predict dangerousness; discuss ramifications of using/not using such principles in prediction. Provides good coverage of the validity of principles-to-predictions issue. Addresses ramifications and connection with the issue. Supports main points with scholarly references, explanations, and examples. Analysis and description is direct, competent, and appropriate of the criteria. Provides a thorough analysis of the validity of principles-to-predictions of dangerousness. Also discusses various ramifications – including extrapolating using psychological principles in predicting other potentials. Supports main points with scholarly references, examples, and full explanations of how they apply. Thoughtfully analyzes, evaluates, and describes major points of the criteria. 20.0 %Organization and Effectiveness 7.0 %Thesis Development and Purpose Thesis and/or main claim are clear and forecast the development of the paper. It is descriptive and reflective of the arguments and appropriate to the purpose. Thesis and/or main claim are comprehensive. The essence of the paper is contained within the thesis. Thesis statement makes the purpose of the paper clear. 8.0 %Argument Logic and Construction Argument shows logical progression. Techniques of argumentation are evident. There is a smooth progression of claims from introduction to conclusion. Most sources are authoritative. Clear and convincing argument presents a persuasive claim in a distinctive and compelling manner. All sources are authoritative. 5.0 %Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use) Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English. 10.0 %Format 5.0 %Paper Format (Use of appropriate style for the major and assignment) Appropriate template is fully used. There are virtually no errors in formatting style. All format elements are correct. 5.0 %Research Citations (In-text citations for paraphrasing and direct quotes, and reference page listing and formatting, as appropriate to assignment and style) Reference page is present and fully inclusive of all cited sources. Documentation is appropriate and citation style is usually correct. In-text citations and a reference page are complete and correct. The documentation of cited sources is free of error. 100 %Total Weightage