Forensic technologies

For this assessment, i select three (N=3) forensic technologies

  • 1.DNA,
  • 2.Fingerprints (and other impressions)
  • 3.Bodily Fluids

And research a relevant case study of a criminal investigation that makes explicit use of them (a total of 3 case studies, one for each of the chosen technology).

Once you have chosen the relevant technologies and cases, you should write no more than 750 words per case (+ or – 10%), 2,250 max overall, detailing:

• Very Brief case description: What happened? relevant facts about the case, i.e. chronology of events as relevant to the forensic technology under scrutiny

• Historical and jurisdictional context: Where and when? i.e. where the case took place and any relevant legislation, cultural practices as related to historical, geographical and social context.

• Limitations and critique: any controversies about the case, particularly focusing on the forensic technology in question as well as the sources of information used. You will need to draw on academic literature in order to understand and expose limitations.

• Sources of information used: Who says? (bare minimum of four sources per case, including minimum of one academic journal article). The sources need to be referenced in a bibliographic fashion. You need to use in-text citations throughout your case analysis. You must reference in Harvard style.

The most important thing about your portfolio is that you follow the guidelines and outline structure. Each of your three case studies needs to include:

  • • a brief description of the case
  • • a discussion of context
  • • a discussion of limitations and critiques
  • • a bibliography/list of references (5 reference each)