Essay Homework
All students should prepare a 3 page paper about a criminal investigation topic that is listed below. Students should use at least three credible sources, one must be a journal article (not website) that discusses the topic. Students should be able to demonstrate having a solid understanding of the topic.
Select one Topic:
o DNA
o Fingerprints
o Surveillance
o Investigative Photography
o Crime Scene Sketches
o Language analysis
o Data Analysis and recovery of computer evidence
o Identifying a suspect
o Establishing the Modus Operandi
o Data mining
o Crime scene mapping
o Terry Stop
o Exigent Circumstances
o Biometrics
o Cognitive Interview
o Informants
o Geographic profiling
o Initiatives to fight against terrorism
Your paper should cover the following:
A. Select a criminal investigation topic from the list.
B. Describe the history of the topic along with other pertinent details of topic that you discovered during your research.
C. Discuss topic's pros/cons; or controversial use; or problems (be sure to use credible sources to support your discussion.
D. Provide case example(s) that illustrate your topic and discuss in detail.
E. Discuss progress of technique or tool in improving criminal investigations
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
a. The answer must be double spaced, typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
b. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the course title, the student's name, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
c. Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.