This assignment is to write a scholarly research paper that is to be based on a forensic discipline or new forensic field that is using fairly new technology to investigate crime. Some examples would be:

Computer Forensics

Forensic Nursing

Serology/Biology (CODIS database)

Fingerprint Analysis (AFIS and IAFIS database)

Touch DNA Analysis

Ballistics (NIBIN database)

Digital Photography

Video Analysis

The paper is to be in APA format and the body of the paper is to be 8-10 pages in length.  The body of the paper does not include the title page or references.  A minimum of five scholarly peer reviewed sources should be used.  Be aware that this is the minimum and a typical research paper should extend beyond the five page minimum.

This Research Paper will demonstrate the student’s ability to research and reason, incorporating the cognitive skills of analysis, synthesis, evaluation, defense of logic, and conclusions.