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    believe this sentence sums up Forensic Science. Every answer you need to solve a crime comes from the corpse, i.e. the environment they were found in, DNA found on the body and cause of death. It amazes me how forensic science has developed from several years, from discovering DNA and finding out whose DNA it is, to connecting how the murder took place by just using the evidence found. I want to study Forensic Science because I am engrossed in the chemical aspects of forensic science, such as analysing

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    In the article, “Forensic Science’” by Andrea Campbell, and it’s a strongly emphasized fact that forensic evidence it the most useful and valuable type of evidence to be presented at a court trial. You can easily tell that the author believes this to the fullest of her ability. Forensic evidence is by far the most useful and important evidence you can use. Forensic evidence is evidence found in the department of Forensic science which is the implementation of many different fields of study into

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    Forensic science is the scientific method of gathering and examining information about the past which is then use in a court of law. Forensic science plays an important role in the investigation of serious crimes. 1. Forensic Scientist As Crime Scene Investigator • The job of forensic scientist is to properly recognize, identify, and preserved the pieces of evidence from the crime scene. Deal with all potential forensic evidence, typically including fibers, marks such as tool or footwear and trace

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    much deeper curiosity in biological science and its forensic application. Exploiting forensics, can not only assist in identifying a victim, but can also provide the scientific evidence required to secure a criminal conviction, despite the lack of other evidence been present. It is this which continues to motivate me to pursue a career in this field, with the biological aspects of forensic science; anthropology, DNA analysis, and the chemistry of the subject; toxicology and entomology, is what appeals

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    Forensic science technicians reconstruct crimes scenes, by collecting evidence to figure out what occured. They have to analyze and interpret data, both physical and intellectual types. The data is analyzed by observing and testing to solve cases. Along with studying data, theses technicians inspect evidence material, through various testing, like dusting for fingerprints. Skills that are good to have in this job are precision, organization, reading comprehension, and listening. These are a major

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    My interest in forensic science and in criminalistics stems from this experience and was only strengthened by my educational experiences. I am especially interested in forensic DNA analysis and the applications of techniques such as PCR or Y-Chromosome analysis to identify suspects or solve paternity cases. I have had a hunger to study biology and chemistry since I was young and I am currently pursuing a Bachelor’s of science in Biology with a minor in Chemistry. As I worked toward this degree, I

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    1. The world of forensic science is a fascinating place. There are many branches to this occupation, but the main branch is that of a forensic science technician. I am interested in this job field because everything about it seems interesting, from working in a lab to being at the scene of a homicide. Forensic science technicians are people who “use principles of biology, chemistry, and math, and a range of techniques, to obtain and analyze evidence from a variety of sources” (National Careers Service)

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    When you think about forensic scientists you think about the collection of fingerprints, but there are many other types of forensics science. In the field of forensic science there several different types of work that you can do. Forensic fingerprints are largely used however forensic psychology, pathology, anthropology, criminalists, forensic nursing, and crime scene investigations also are used very often. Some forensic scientists also specialize in blood, semen, drugs, saliva and even firearms

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    Life of a Forensic Science Technician The life of a forensic science technician is a special career for a special person. It requires certain skills and patience to be a forensic science technician. There are positives and negatives to being a forensic science technician. First of all, a forensic science technician does many task in one day. A forensic science technician's main job is to help criminal investigations by gathering and analyzing data. They analyze fingerprints, blood semen, and

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    evidence used in court would be forensic evidence. In “Forensic: Evidence, Clues, and Investigation” by Andrea Campbell, forensic evidence is explained. Forensic evidence is the proof that helps solve a crime. This evidence will be sent to crime labs where experts will analyze it. The evidence can affect or completely change the point of view of the investigation, if a suspect is charged, the evidence or findings will be presented to the jury. The reason forensic evidence is so important is because

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