Essays and Research Papers on Forensics

6 pages in length. Technology has reinvented the foundation of forensic science and the way in which crime scenes are investigated; without the modern tools available today, untold numbers of guilty perpetrators would continue to live freely amidst a civilized society. The extent to which the discoveries based in molecular biology play a ...

In six pages this position paper examines the ethical arguments and different sides’ interests in the ongoing debate about the use of DNA databases, and the writer defends opposition to this concept in practice. Five sources are listed in the bibliography.

This 6 page paper discusses various techniques used by crime scene photographers. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 4 page paper discusses the importance of the preservation and collection of footprint evidence, as well as that of firearm evidence. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 3 page overview of two important areas of digital techology, speech recognition and facial recognition. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 3 page paper outlines the importance of forensic method and procedure. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page research paper that explains what DNA and DNA analysis are and then discusses the role of this criminal law enforcement tool investigations and as evidence in court. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

In eleven pages this paper considers how infamous serial killer Ted Bundy was captured and convicted in an overview of the investigation and how the evidence was gathered that led to his conviction and eventual execution in January 1989. There is also a comparison between how the Bundy case would have been handled now. ...

This 3 page paper provides an overview of the many applications of this forensic technique. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 2.5-page paper examines the fingerprint process in Virginia while identifying what specific offenses would preclude teacher candidates from receiving fingerprint clearance. There are 3 sources cited.

This is a 7 page paper that provides an overview of how forensic science might develop in the 21st century. In particular, it looks at how the depiction of forensic science in popular media affects public expectations. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This is a 6 page paper that provides an overview of how forensic science adheres to the scientific method. Also discussed is the judicial impact of public perception of forensics. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This is a 3 page paper that provides an overview of forensic tracking software. The differences between institutional and freeware programs is explored, as well as implications for the development of the latter. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 4 page paper reviews the history, benefits, and shortcomings of the FBIs crime reporting system. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

In nine pages this paper investigates the murder of six-year-old JonBenet Ramsey in December 1996 from a medicolegal perspectives, and includes findings of the Boulder, Colorado coroner Dr. John Meyer, noted forensic pathologist Dr. Cyril Wecht, and on-scene forensic investigator Dr. Henry Lee. Four sources are listed in the bibliography.

This 5-page paper is a book review of John Douglas' Mind Hunter: Inside the FBI's Elite Serial Crime Unit.

This 3 page paper focuses on a Wisconsin bill regarding DNA collection and the controversy that surrounds it. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This is a 6 page paper that provides an overview of forensic serology. Blood and semen-testing techniques are explored, as well as fingerprinting. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 7 page research paper that offers an overview of the components of a career in criminal justice that focuses on forensics. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 7 page paper outlines the history of DNA analysis in criminal justice. Successes and failures are delineated. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This is a 5 page paper that provides an overview of the scientific method and its value to forensic science. Examples are given of the proper use of scientific testing in criminal justice. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This is a 3 page paper that provides an overview of forensic science. The future function of multi-modal biometrics is explored. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 3 page paper considers the value that DNA has had in the criminal justice system. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

In four pages, this paper considers the physical evidence collection, packaging, and preservation of blood, fingerprints, and firearms. Four sources are listed in the bibliography.

This 9 page paper outlines the many advancements that have been made in forensic sciences and how those advancements impact all levels of law enforcement, security, and criminal justice. The so-called CSI effect is discussed as well. Bibliography lists 6 sources.