Research Paper

Students will write a scholarly paper critically evaluating the role and impact Forensic Anthropology has on death investigations.

In addition to summarizing the science of Forensic Anthropology, examples of criminal cases that hinged on the science of Forensic Anthropology should be used.

Paper is to be based on a minimum of 5 peer reviewed, scholarly references less than 10 years old.

The body of the paper should be a minimum of 8-10 pages which does not include the title, abstract or reference page. The paper is to be in APA 6th edition format including in text citations to credit your sources. Incorrectly cited material will affect your grade.

References from various sources (i.e., text, academic journals [peer reviewed], professional journals, and web based materials) must be cited, and all must be of appropriate academic quality.

Use of newspapers, news magazines, and similar periodicals must be kept to a minimum, and will be acceptable only as sources for supplementary information.

References like “Wikipedia,” “Psychology Today,” and “Court TV” are not primary sources, are not peer reviewed (reviewed for empirical integrity, accuracy, and authenticity), and are not appropriate references for scholarly writing (with the possible exception of use for anecdotal background information).