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Introduction
Task
Process
Evaluation
Conclusion
Credits
OWelcome future forensics experts. You are about to go on an epic adventure of discovery in the field of forensic science. Your job is to become an expert in a given field of forensics such as bloodstain pattern analysis, DNA evidence, forensic anthropology, etc. You will be using the resources provided both in the library and on this webquest to gather information about the areas of forensics and making a choice as to what type of forensic expert you want to become. Once you have chosen your area of expertise your objective will be to answer the following question:
How has the area of forensic science that you have chosen to study changed the criminal justice system?
In order to answer this question you will need to take careful notes, just as a forensic scientist does at a given crime scene. Are you ready? I know you are so here we go!
Task:
You will be exploring this webquest to gather information about forensic science in general and your chosen area of speciality in particular in order to answer the essential question:
How has the area of forensic science that you have chosen to study changed the criminal justice system?
You will be presenting the results of research in the form of a written report that should include the following information:
- a clearly stated introduction that introduces the topic and briefly outlines the contents of your paper
- a definition of Forensic Science
- a clear description of the technique you've chosen to research
- an example of the technique currently used in the field of Forensics
- a conclusion that clearly answers the essential question
- a Works Cited page containing all resources used, in correct MLA format
Read through the webquest so that you understand what you will be doing throughout the process. Check out the general websites on forensics and then look at each of the topics so you can make a well-informed decision about what you want to research. As you begin to gather your resources remember to take notes in your own words (don't plagiarize!) and keep track of what resources you used so you can complete your Works Cited. You are strongly encouraged to use Bibme to create your Works Cited (we will be explaining this in one of your classes in the library).
Keep in mind the following essential questions throughout your research process:
How has the area of forensic science that you have chosen to study changed the criminal justice system?
Blood Evidence Bloodstain Pattern Analysis (Wikipedia) |
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Computer Forensics |
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Forensic Anthropology |
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Forensic Fingerprinting |
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Other Online Resources:
- Subscribtion Databases (considered text resources)
- EBSCO Host Kids Search
- Thomson-Gale Junior Edition K12
- Britannica Online
- Bibme (creates your citations)
- Ask (a student friendly search engine)
Book Resouces:
- OPAC - search for keywords: Forensics
- Encyclopedias (World Book especially)
Evaluation:
See the Rubric for this project to self-evaluate your progress.
Conclusion:
You should now be an expert on your area of Forensic Science and have the skills of locating resources, organizing information and presenting a well written and informative paper to an audience. You did a great job!
Credits:
This webquest was adapted, by Debbie Collins, LMS, from one created by Steven Wolfort and Jody DeJong. Any errors or mis-information are definitely the fault of Mrs. Collins and not the original authors. The original Webquest is located at http://www.albany.edu/~sw555977/webquest/index.htm