Essays and Research Papers on Forensics

A 3 page paper discussing the function of the University of Tennessee's Anthropology Research Facility, commonly referred to as the Body Farm. Cadavers are left exposed to the elements so that forensic anthropologists can study how unburied bodies decompose. The Body Farm appears to operate well within the guidelines of accepted scientific practice ...

This 6 page paper goes into important aspects of collecting evince and ensuring the integrity of the crime. The OJ Simpson case is used as an example. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page paper begins with an explanation of different terms associated with electricity. The writer discusses whether it is current or voltage or both that cause injury and death. A case of murder by electricity is used to demonstrate how electricity can kill. The essay also discusses the injuries and deaths that can ...

This 7 page paper weighs the rights of the public with the benefits of forensic science. Specific methods are discussed. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

In eight pages this paper considers the police work conducted in the O.J. Simpson double murder case in an assessment of how evidence was obtained, recovered, and documented, whether or not it was properly acquired, and what factors were involved in the criminal investigation’s failure to prove the defendant’s guilt. Three sources are cited ...

A 12 page paper. Wearable technology includes things that we not only actually wear but that we carry with us, like our cellular telephones. This paper explores some of the more recent technological developments in crime scene investigating, such as using RFID, adapting the WIRE soldiers use and other technologies in early development, such ...

This 5 page paper explores some of the new technologies being used in law enforcement, what they mean to due process and the crime control model, and what they could mean for criminal justice in the 21st century. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 6 page paper discusses some of the latest advances in law enforcement technology, and what they mean to the future of law enforcement. It also discusses the possibility that such technologies can be misused. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 4 page paper discusses forensics ballistics: what it is, the first use of the science, and what the future might hold for the discipline. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

In six pages this paper discusses how three pieces of evidence such as blood in a Ford Bronco, gloves, and shoes reveal O.J. Simpson to be guilty of the murders of his former wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ronald Goldman. Three sources are cited in the bibliography.

A 4 page research paper that offers advice to a student writing on the field of forensics as a career choice. Reasons for choosing this field are given. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 14 page overview of evidence of law as it relates to forensics. This paper outlines the various types of evidence that is out there and discusses the potential problems that come into play in its correct interpretation. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

An 8 page research paper/essay that draws on sources in order to offer advice to a student regarding crafting a personal code of ethics for crime scene investigations (CSI). This discussion of literature focuses on the need of CSI agents to craft a personal code of ethics that builds on this professional ethical mandate using ...

A 5 page research paper that addresses specific topics on this subject, such as the major functions of a forensic scientist; methods used; the definition of class and individual characteristics in regards to evidence and the proper collection and preservation of glass evidence. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 3 page consideration of the importance of the expeditious processing of mitochondrial DNA and STR in resolving crimes and cases involving missing persons. This paper critiques 2008 research conducted by Arthur J. Eisenberg and John V. Planz for the Department of Justice. No additional sources are listed.

An 8 page consideration of criminal profiling. This paper asserts that in order for it to be most effective, profiling must be accomplished through the categorization and prioritization of data surrounding specific crimes. Bibliography lists six sources.

In six pages this paper examines the impact of technology on the criminal justice system an overview of biometric identification, fingerprinting, palm printing, DNA analysis, and intra-agency databases, their advantages and disadvantages, and also assesses the effects these technological advancements have had on the criminal justice system as well as its impact upon the constitutional ...

In eight pages this paper compares and contrasts serial killers and mass murderers with examples of each and a discussion of the reasons as to why each type kills is also included. Ten sources are listed in the bibliography.

A 5 page overview of the chain of errors that occurred in this infamous murder investigation. This paper focuses on the blood evidence and its collection and analysis. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 4 page emphasis on the importance of forensic science in the criminal justice process. This paper explores the role of the popular media in shaping the general public’s understanding of forensics. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

An 8 page discussion of the link between forensics and the scientific method. This paper delineates the four step process they share. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 3 page consideration of a scenario involving a missing student. This paper works through the rationale of evidence collection. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 4 page overview of the importance of DNA testing in criminal justice. This paper reviews this importance from the perspective of expanding DNA databases. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 7 page paper delves into forensic science and the law, examining ethical problems along the way. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

4 pages in length. The writer discusses methods used for detecting criminals after the crime has occurred. Bibliography lists 8 sources.