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 * Forensic Science Research Assignment **

As students of law, our class will create a series of reports on the use of forenisc science in police investigations. We are looking for written and interactive summaries that provide brief overviews of the various branches of forensic science and short presentations that could explain the science to everyday people.


 * In groups of 3 or less**, you are responsible for researching the branch of forensic science marked below. You are to gather as much information as possible so that you can provide answers to the following questions:


 * What is your branch of forensic science all about? (a description, overview) (5 Marks)


 * What level of education must the scientists in this branch have? (degrees, how many years,) What is the pay like for this type of scientist? (5 marks)


 * What type of instruments do these scientists use? (describe, don't just list them) (5 Marks)


 * How does this particular science aid the police in investigating and solving crimes? (5 Marks)


 * What is one particular case in which this science was used and how exactly was it used? (provide a proper case citation as discussed in class, provide a description of the case and how this branch of forensic science was used to apprehend the criminal or interpret the crime scene) (5 Marks)

Once you have gathered the information necessary to answer these questions, you will write up a wikipage that could be published online as part of a series on forensic science. In addition you will be responsible for presenting a brief (3-5 min) presentation (10 marks) to educate the rest of the class on your branch of forensic science. Your Wikipage must include the following:

1. Must look similar to a wikipedia page (check it's format to make sure you match it) (2 marks) 2. Must include detail on each of the questions as stated above 3. Must include pictures/diagrams or some form of visuals (5 Marks) 4. Must include a Youtube video on your type of science (this should be a youtube video explaining what the science is about) (2 marks) 5. Must include a **bibliography** of your sources - must include at least ONE book source and ONE website (6 marks)

Total Marks for this Project: 50

You will have 2 period of class time in which to conduct your research using the library (Books, Internet). Any additional research must be completed on your own time.

Alcohol Analysis, Anthropology, Biology
 * __ Branches of Forensic Science __**

Chemistry, Fingerprints, Firearms

Trace Evidence, Entomology, Toxicology

Odontology, Pathology, Document ID & Forgery