plonker

Wasn't sure entirely in which forum I should post this, but since it sort of has an aspect of further education, I put it in here. I am doing an additional qualification - I am in college, alongside my chosen subjects which are all the sciences (chemistry, biology, physics and maths), the psychology subject didn't seem right for me (my college's specific modules and the teacher - in which I have to write only a 5,000 word essay on any topic of my choice, although I would like to do Neuroscience, I want to keep my option open (forensic science, engineering even) and I also wanted to keep the criminology and psychology pathway open, which is why I was going to my project on that subject. Only I need a more specific subject title preferably as a question, I have some ideas, and have scrolled through this website for ideas also, but wondered if anyone here had any suggestions, ones that may particularly help in keeping this pathway open in University, but still have a more neuroscience structure of the brain approach rather than theoretical psychology. (Ideas so far, not as yet phrased as questions, About the responsibility of criminals - e.g. insanity plea - which would allow for exploring the reasons for development/existence of a criminal mind - although I have many ideas to put into this idea, I feel this may be too open and hard to write a tight essay on the subject without veering off in many different directions due to the variety of things that could be addressed. About the differences between types of criminal psychology - e.g. burglars, mass murders. The habits of criminals - if it helps? E.g. criminal profiling, copy cats, does the behaviour allow for ideas of the cause (why they committed the crime). This strikes me as not allowing for an easy argument to be structured in the essay, and end up more of a descriptive piece - which is not wanted? The relationship between police and criminal minds? Similarities, differences. E.g. some criminals believe what they're doing is right, for the better, just as police officers enforcing the law, it could be said both are wanting the power that comes with what they do (different/same types of power?) Could end up controversial. But again, I can't see a great argument as the one as the first idea would.) I just wondered whether you clever knew of anything more specific I could attempt? Or even any sources, case studies, papers, websites you could suggest which may help? Thanks for your time!