Assignment:
300 to 500 WORDS
The Crime Laboratory
Instructions: Original responses to the forum questions each week need to be substantial (350 to 500 words per question) and significantly supported by at least 2 peer reviewed, scholarly sources. The citation and references are required to be in APA 6th edition format. Sources used for studies or statistical information should be less than 10 years old. Direct quoting should be limited. Interpretation in your own words is expected.
You will also need to provide two (2) feedback posts to your peers. Each feedback post needs to be 150 words or more and should include information that helps to enhance the discussion on the topic. Do not include statements such as great work, or excellent post. Try to include info that is challenging and respectful and that will stimulate debate. Also, be mindful of including references and citations whenever citing facts to support your position. APA 6th edition citations and references must be used.
1) Visit the FBI website at www.fbi.gov and search for the crime laboratory. What services are provided to law enforcement by the lab?
2) Pick one of the FBI services provided and create a request for analysis of specific evidence collected at a fictional crime scene. What testing would you request the FBI lab to do for your case?
3) Review the 2-part "body farm" video on the same FBI lab website and discuss what you found to be interesting.
FBI - FBI Trains at Body Farm, Part 1
FBI - FBI Trains at Body Farm, Part 2