Criminal Investigative Process Term Paper
The term paper will require each student to demonstrate his or her knowledge and
assimilation of investigative processes and crime scene processing theory, research, and
practice, as presented in the readings and lectures. Students are expected to write one
concise and succinct term paper of 11 double spaced pages (NOT INCLUDING title,
abstract, and reference pages) without going over the 10-page maximum. These papers
should synthesize major ideas and themes outlined in the readings and lectures and
reflect critical analysis. For this project, students will choose a completed investigation
that has been well documented in the media (Michael Jackson, Michael Vick, Martha
Stewart, O.J. Simpson, Washington, D.C. Sniper Case, Oklahoma City bombing, etc.)
and detail the entire criminal investigative process used in the case, ensuring to
incorporate major ideas and themes outlined in the readings and lectures. The student
will discuss the evidence in detail and argue both sides of the case (prosecution and
defense) in two separate sections of the paper, making sure to base arguments on the
available evidence.
Minimum Format Requirements for the Term Paper
10 points for Content and Development (all relevant points are covered and thorough
development of topic material)
10 points for Organization (a logical sequence is followed and organization of thought is
apparent)
5 points for Format and Length (APA format, at least two references, and 10-12 pages in
length)
5 points for Readability, Style, Punctuation, Grammar, and Spelling (good sentence
structure, professional and academic vocabulary)
The
following are some questions to be considered for understanding and
assimilating the reading assignments:
? What is the authorÂ’s thesis or major point he or she is trying to make?
? What are the major assumptions the author makes (and expects you to accept) in
arguing that thesis?
? What are the implications for theory, research, and practice?
? What are some important or useful concepts the author presents?
? How does the reading relate to previous readings?
? What are its strengths and weaknesses?
I send you few week lectures Answer Preview…………..The investigative process is a process whereby investigators try to find out the truth about an evident or alleged crime. The process is part of the justice process which mostly precedes the trial process. For the investigative process to be effective, the investigator has to collect evidence and present it to their agency as proof of the crime and perpetrators’ involvement in it. One of the most intriguing cases in the American public was the case of Jodi Arias’ murder case investigation that led to her conviction to spend the rest of her natural life in prison. Jodi Arias was convicted in 2013 for killing her ex-boyfriend Travis Alexander in 2008. The investigative process of the case against Jodi Arias was long but eventually, the investigators successfully joined the pieces and found evidence incriminating her of first-degree murder. This case received wide media attention in the country and it was an example of a successful investigative process which ended in the conviction of the primary suspect in the criminal investigation…………..APA 3806
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