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Research Paper
Parameters:1. Papers must be on (approved) topics in forensic science with a self conscious awarenes of the fact that:
a. this is an anthropology course
b. this is a synthesis course
2. Length must be ten to twelve (10-12) pages (of text) typed; standard margins and 12 point type
3. Citations must--no exceptions-- be in American Anthropological Association format with intralinear citations, References Cited at the end
4. Three to five (3 - 5) primary sources must be used as the basis of the paper: electronic papers willbe failed (web references may only be used as support, and then only if the author is identified (i.e.,
no anonymous, Encarta, or encyclopedia sources permitted). Course textbooks are also off limits.
RESEARCH PAPER TIME LINE
September 29 – Topic and Working Title
October 6 -- Outline for the paper
November 3 - Rough Draft - Incl.Refs.Cited
November 22 - Final paper due
Within Forensic Anthropology Itself:
• Methods for calculating stature: (e.g., Fully-Pineau method; Trotter-Gleser method)
• Methods for determining gender: (e.g., pubic symphysis; sub-pubic angle; sciatic notch; preauricular sulcus; supraorbital tori; mastoid process)
• Methods for determining age: (tooth eruption; epiphyseal closure; suture closure)
• Methods for determining race (ancestry): (skull formation; orbital conformation; mandibular-maxillary occlusion)
• Pathology(ies) (various: work related; disease related; nutrition/dietary related; cause of death)
• Palaeopathology(ies) (various: as preceding, but also evidentiary of warfare, cannibalism, trophy collecting)
Blood Spatter Analysis
Fingerprint Analysis
Forensic Accounting
Forensic Art:
• Facial reconstruction from human remains
• Facsimile production of at-large suspects
• Crime scene simulations
Forensic Botany
Forensic Dentistry:
• Determination of race
• Aging and sexing of human remains
Forensic Entomology:
• Time-since-death estimations (maggot instar calculation; insect succession in remains; evidence of drugs and/or toxic agents)
• Death site of remains
Forensic Handwriting
Forensic Radiography
Taphonomy
Toxicology:
• Types of poisons, methods of administering
• Symptomatology/cures
[Style Guide] Guidelines for the Structure of a Research Paper [Syllabus]