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    researching about the forensic science career pathway, I have gained a better understanding of the skills and capabilities involved in being in the workforce. By researching and fulfilling my goal I have developed the social and personal capability because I had to communicate with a forensic scientist whom I have never met before. I have also developed the literacy and information and communication technology. I have done this by writing lots of emails and texts to Vanessa (forensic scientist) which

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    I have always found the idea of forensic science particularly satisfying. My interest has been partially inspired by my auntie who is a biomedical scientist and has shared her experience of working in a laboratory with me. This course appeals to me as it offers variety; it is closely related to biology, chemistry and physics which would allow me to gain a broader education within the area of science. Through immense research into the course and careers in forensics I know that I am passionate about

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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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    Introduction What does a Forensic Science Technician actually do? If you guessed ‘the things they do on TV’, you’re partially right. However, it’s much more than that. What they show on TV, it’s more imaginative rather than reality. The purpose of this paper is to inform you on what being a Forensic Science Technician actually means. Another purpose of this paper is to reflect on my test results from the Multiple Intelligence test, the Myer-Briggs test, and the Careers Navigator assessment. Finally

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    what is forensic science? Forensics is the basis of crime fighting. It is devised to assist in the solving of a crime through providing evidence of a crime. There are many different components of forensic science, which include: DNA, fingerprints, hair samples, ballistics and toxicology (what is a forensic scientist). There are many different types of forensic scientist such as an anthropologist, ballistics expert, chemical scientist, fingerprint expert, photographer and toxicologist (Forensic science

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    Mortui Vivos Docent Merriam-Webster defines forensic science as the application of scientific principles and techniques to matters of criminal justice especially as relating to the collection, examination, and analysis of physical evidence. In layman’s terms, forensics is the use of science to help the police gather evidence so they can catch a culprit. This seemingly simple subject took hold of my life almost five years ago and has not loosened its grip since. I began watching crime dramas and

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    Forensic science has been used for thousands of years in order to solve crime scenes around the world. The constant change of the growing society and technology around us, Forensic Science has come a long way since the 700’s when the Chinese first used fingerprints for identifying. Shoeprint identification is an old, established form of identification. This method of placing an individual at a particular crime scene is one of the best forms of identification. Shoe prints were first recorded as evidence

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    Forensic Science Forensic Science is applying science to criminal law. Forensics uses science to support or shoot down theories made about a crime or the crime scene. Forensic science has many branches, such as forensic toxicology, forensic psychology, forensic entomology and more. There are so many fields to go into, and they are all necessary for the criminal justice process using forensic science. While forensics is a very broad field, all origins of it come from basic scientific study, such

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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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    surprise has become almost futuristic as it helps define our crime solving abilities. Forensics actually is the fastest growing criminal justice field in America. Seemingly always in the background, forensics is a major part of our criminal justice systems as a whole. Forensic Science has contributed to our world a great deal in multiple ways, and very significant ways. By the close of the 20th century, forensic scientists had a wealth of high-tech tools at their disposal for analyzing evidence from

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