Final Project – Case Study

Instructions
No directly quoted material may be used in this project paper.

Resources should be summarized or paraphrased with appropriate in-text and Resource page citations.

Final Project –  Case Study

Your assignment is to read the Case Study document in the Course Content. This document describes a homicide case that includes crime scene sketches, a list of evidence at the scene and the results of specific analysis, photographs of the scene, preliminary and follow-up investigative reports, a list of investigative contacts and suspects.  You should assume that there are some constitutional challenges to the case in the form of a motions hearing.  Evidence such as confessions and physical/forensic evidence will be challenged by the defense.

You will write a report that addresses the issues and problems listed. References must include course instructional material and at least three external scholarly sources that support the points you make in the report. Your paper must include the following:

discussion of the crime scene investigation and analysis of the evidence at the scene
discussion of investigative steps and strategies involved in this homicide investigation
discussion of both interviews of witnesses and interrogation of suspects
explanations to counter defense efforts to suppress evidence (constitutional challenges)
an analysis of what you learned in class and how it was applied in this case, including any glaring differences between the text and the application process
discuss the application of modern scientific techniques and technology to investigative processes
The list above is to be used only as guidance in collecting information for the final product; items above are not to be listed and/or used as topical items in the final paper.

Formatting Requirements

Your report should include the following:

an introductory section that explains the purpose of the paper
your reflections on the agency and its administration
the body of the paper, addressing the previously mentioned factors
Paper should be a minimum of 2,500 to 3,000 words (ten to twelve pages)
Double space
12 pt. font
1 margins
Use APA citations for all sources
Include reference page using APA format guidelines (not included in word count)

Additionally –

Create a cover page for your assignment (not included in word count)
Include your name
Course title and number
Project title
Date of submission
See above this project description for Project Documents