L&CP Week 1 Assignment

Review these resources, then respond to the prompt below: 

• Read the following article to learn about the strengths and weaknesses of common forensic tests.
  • Forensic Tools: what's reliable and what's not so scientific
• Watch the following two videos, to understand the evolution of forensic science.
• 1. https://cdnapisec.kaltura.com/p/1700302/sp/170030200/embedIframeJs/uiconf_id/33601422/partner_id/1700302?iframeembed=true&playerId=kaltura_player_1512090935&entry_id=0_u5akx47v&flashvars[streamerType]=auto
• 2. https://cdnapisec.kaltura.com/p/1700302/sp/170030200/embedIframeJs/uiconf_id/33601422/partner_id/1700302?iframeembed=true&playerId=kaltura_player_1512090935&entry_id=0_frutzkfe&flashvars[streamerType]=auto

• Learn more about handwriting analysis, the powers of observation and test your memory at:
  • CSI: The Experience – Web Adventures

Prompt: What did you learn from these readings and videos? Has your opinion about the reliability of forensic examinations changed in any manner? Explain.  What issue is normally resolved by forensic evidence?