Imagine that you are now an expert in the critical assessment of forensic science techniques. You have been invited by the National Institute of Forensic Science and the Australian Innocence Network to write a report evaluating one key piece of forensic evidence. They are concerned with its use as expert evidence in court and the prevention of future wrongful convictions.
Please choose ONE of the following types of forensic evidence to discuss your paper:
Fingerprints
DNA
Microscopic Hair Analysis
Fire/Arson Evidence
In your paper, include:
Description of the specific forensic science technique and its scientific basis;
The strengths and limitations of the forensic science technique that can be used to assist or argue against the admission of such evidence in court; and
Recommendations as to how to improve the forensic science technique to prevent future miscarriages of justice.
Your paper must include at least 10 scholarly sources (not including the required text or any other required course readings)—Wikipedia and newspaper articles are not considered scholarly sources.
Criteria & Marking:
Formatting requirements for paper (points will be deducted for unfulfilled requirements):
Paper must be 2,000 words
Paper must be double-spaced, 12-point font (Times New Roman)
Margins must be 1.25” or less
Include a cover sheet with: the course title, convenor’s name, tutor’s name (if applicable), paper title, your name, student number, date, word counts with and without references.
Papers must have full and proper citations in APA format.
Papers must include a complete references page on a separate page at the end of the document.
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