Forensic Microscopy of Hair and Fiber Evidence

Assess the microscope and its role in forensic hair and fiber examination.
Assignment Instructions
Essay
A suspect was apprehended after an attempted sexual assault was reported to the police. The victim wore a sweater manufactured with a blend of acrylic and wool fibers. The suspects clothing and the victims sweater were submitted to the crime lab for forensic fiber analysis.
In a 3 page essay discuss how forensic scientists conduct forensic examination of fibers.
Define the basic types of textile fibers.
Differentiate between the different types of microscopes available to the forensic scientist conducting forensic fiber examinations. (An excellent answer would include at least five major points.)
Discuss how the crime lab would identify and compare the fiber evidence from the attempted sexual assault. (An excellent answer would include at least five major points.)
Evaluate the proper methods of collecting and preserving fiber evidence.
Use the course text and at least two outside research sources 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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