Evaluate the various processes and techniques of identifying and analyzing physical evidence.
Assignment Instructions
Physical Evidence Essay
A suspect was apprehended soon after a burglary took place and was observed to have tiny specks of glass-like particles on his shoes and clothing.
In a 3 page essay discuss how this evidence should be processed using the concepts you learned in this unit.
Discuss the two processes used by forensic scientists when examining physical evidence.
Define individual and class characteristics and include examples of evidence containing class characteristics and evidence containing individual characteristics. (An excellent answer would include at least four examples of evidence that contain class characteristics and at least four examples of evidence that contain individual characteristics.)
Summarize three or more physical properties of matter critical to the work of the forensic scientist.
Discuss how the crime lab would examine and compare the glass evidence from the burglary. (An excellent answer would include at least four major points.)
Evaluate the proper method of collecting and preserving glass evidence.
Use at least 2 outside research sources including academic journals to Use the course text and at least 2 outside research resources including academic journals to support your view.
Format consistent with APA guidelines.
Requirements
* This Assessment should be a Microsoft Word (minimum 350 words) document, in addition to the title and reference pages.
* Respond to the questions in a thorough manner, providing specific examples of concepts, topics, definitions, and other elements asked for in the questions. Your submission should be highly organized, logical, and focused.
* Your submission must be written in Standard English and demonstrate exceptional content, organization, style, and grammar and mechanics.
* Your submission should provide a clearly established and sustained viewpoint and purpose.
* Your writing should be well ordered, logical and unified, as well as original and insightful.
* A separate page at the end of your submission should contain a list of references, in APA format. Use your textbook, the Library, and the internet for research.
* Be sure to cite both in-text and reference list citations where appropriate and reference all sources. Your sources and content should follow proper APA citation style. Review the writing resources for APA formatting and citation found in Academic Tools. Additional writing resources can be found within the Academic Success Center.
* Your submission should:
* include a cover sheet;
* be double-spaced;
* be typed in Times New Roman, 12 -point font;
* include correct citations
* be written in Standard English with no spelling or punctuation errors; and
* include correct references at the bottom of the last page.
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