Prior to beginning this activity, Review the required resources:
Read:
- Debating DNA collection (Links to an external site.)
- The legal, social and ethical controversy of the collection and storage of fingerprint profiles and DNA samples in forensic science (Links to an external site.)
- Big Brother and his science kit: DNA databases for 21st century crime control?
- Genealogy databases and the future of criminal investigation (Links to an external site.)
The collecting and using DNA paper should address the following elements:
- Differentiate the scientific processes for different types of trace evidence.
- Summarize the ethical challenges involving DNA databases.
- Analyze the legal issues related to pre-conviction collection of DNA samples.
The collecting and using DNA
- Must be approximately 1,000 words (approximately four double-spaced pages in length, not including title and references pages) and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center (Links to an external site.).
- Must include a separate title page with the following:
- Title of paper
- Student’s name
- Course name and number
- Instructor’s name
- Date submitted
- Must use at least two scholarly, peer reviewed, and/or credible sources in addition to the course text and required resources.
- The Scholarly, Peer Reviewed, and Other Credible Sources (Links to an external site.) table offers additional guidance on appropriate source types. If you have questions about whether a specific source is appropriate for this assignment, contact your instructor. Your instructor has the final say about the appropriateness of a specific source for a particular assignment.
- Must document all sources in APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
- Must include a separate references page that is formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
Carefully review the Grading Rubric (Links to an external site.) for the criteria that will be used to evaluate your assignment.
