BACKGROUND

Because the Internet is the gateway for researching any

subject, you can learn about forensic science by exploring

this medium.Web sites that provide a wealth of information on

this topic.

PROCEDURE

You’ll write a double-spaced, 12-point type, three- to five-page

paper titled “The Use of the Internet to Solve Crimes.”

Research can be drawn from three different Internet sources

and also must include three different uses of the Internet.

Start your paper with a brief discussion regarding the purpose

of your research. The introductory paragraph also should

outline the major points in your paper. In the body of the

paper, list and thoroughly discuss at least three uses of the

Internet to solve crimes (e.g., crime-mapping and fingerprint

comparisons). Your last paragraph should serve as a short

summary.

Goal

This Research Project will help you apply what you’ve

learned about forensic science. You may decide to write one

or more drafts of your paper. After proofreading the final

draft, submit the assignment.

Writing Guidelines

1. Type your submission, double-spaced, in a standard print

font, size 12. Use a standard document format with 1-inch

margins. (Do not use any fancy or cursive fonts.)

3. Read the assignment carefully and address the topic(s)

or issue(s) suggested.

4. Be specific. Limit your submission to the topic(s) or

issue(s) suggested.

5. Include a reference page that lists Web sites, journals, or

any other references used in preparing the submission.

6. Proofread your work carefully. Check for correct spelling,

grammar, punctuation, and capitalization.

GRADING CRITERIA

Your project will be based on the following criteria:

Content 60%

Written communication 15%

Format 25%

Here’s a brief explanation of each of these criteria.

Content

The student

■Provides a clear discussion of the assigned topic or issue

■Addresses the subject in complete sentences, not just

simple yes-or-no statements

■Supports his or her opinion by citing specific information

from the assigned Web sites and any other references

used; in this case, three well-developed examples of

Internet crime solving

■Stays focused on the assigned issues

■Writes in his or her own words and uses quotation

marks to indicate direct quotations

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Written Communication

The student

■Includes an introductory paragraph, body, and

concluding paragraph

■Uses correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, and

sentence structure

■Provides clear organization by using words like first,

however, on the other hand, and so on, consequently,

since, next, and when

■Makes sure the paper contains no typographical errors

Format

The paper is double-spaced, typed in font size 12, three to

five pages in length, and contains three Internet research

sources.