Forensic Analysis

 Instructions

Directions: Please answer each of the following questions as thoroughly as possible.  Pick two types of forensic analysis (e.g., latent prints, firearms, etc). For each, answer the following questions:

  1.  What are two of the pros of using this type of forensic analysis? What are two cons of this type of forensic analysis?
  2.  How does this type of analysis help to synthesize forensic, evidential and investigatory information from multiple sources?
  3. How might the information obtained from this analysis help to generate a theory about the crimes.

Format Requirements

  • Paper must be double spaced, 11 or 12 pt font and 1 margins all around.
  • All APA 7th edition format requirements must be followed (cover page, in text citations, reference page). Refer to APA/UMGC – learning resources found in the content page of this course.
  • You must have resources to support your thoughts/opinions/information.  These must be cited both in text as well as at the end of the document. Your paper should not contain direct quotes, sourced material must be paraphrased.