Homework
As technology and scientific methodology evolve, concerns about good or valid science or flawed science also evolve. New methodologies and scientific processes must be carefully evaluated to prove validity. Some processes never attain their hype, some initially appear valid but evolving technology and science later disprove them, while other processes never existed and were simply a dramatic plot twist. It is difficult for the average person to tell the difference.
Prior to beginning work on this homework, please review the following:
I. From the text:
i. Chapter 1: Forensic Science and Criminalistics
ii. Chapter 2: Crime Scene Processing and Analysis and Forensic Technologies
II. The videos:
i. All About Forensic Science
a. Segment 1. What Is Forensic Science 05:04
b. Segment 2. Busting TV Stereotypes 04:32
ii. Burned: Three Alleged Arson Cases Investigated
iii. Flawed Forensics: The System With Joe Berlinger
I. From the free PDF copy at the web page Strengthening Forensic Science in the United States: A Path Forward.
i. Introduction
ii. Findings and Recommendations
II. The web pages:
i. Choosing a Career.
ii. Crime Scene Investigation.
iii. CSI Effect Theory: Strategies and Views.
III. The article Peer Review in Forensic Science
IV. These University of Arizona Global Campus Library modules:
i. Evaluating Web Resources: Why It's Important and What to Look for.
ii. Evaluating Sources.
Scientific evidence must be evaluated by forensic experts through a peer review process, which the courts often rely on to determine validity of scientific methods. Similarly, you must carefully evaluate the validity of the material supporting your work. For this homework, you must use at least three Scholarly, Peer-Reviewed, and Other Credible Sources in addition to the course text. You may also want to review the recommended resources, which may further support your work on this written homework.
In your paper, address the following:
i. Evaluate the evolution of forensic science.
ii. Identify examples of scientific methods that have been disproven.
iii. Explain the peer review process.
iv. Compare and contrast common perceptions to the realities of forensic science.
v. Explain the CSI effect.
vi. Evaluate what impact the CSI effect has or does not have on the forensic field and the criminal justice system.
vii. Evaluate the impact of junk science, real or perceived, on the forensic field and criminal justice.
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
i) The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
ii) The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
iii) Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.