18 Jan Summarizes the research article.

JADM350 Research Methods in Criminal Justice

Week 2 WRITTEN ASSIGNMENT

Paper #1 Due – Blood Spatter Analysis

Review the Blood Spatter Analysis (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. tutorial and see the table below:

Angle of Impact

Type

Other

Spatter Size

Lamp

10

Arterial Gushing

Transfer Pattern

High velocity, <1-<2 mm Wall 90 Cast-off Flow Pattern Medium velocity, <3 mm Floor 90 Cast-off Medium velocity, <3 - pooled Door handle 60 Cast-off Low velocity, 3-10mm Sheets and Clothes 60 Cast-off Low velocity, 3- pooled String convergence shows the lamp as central Point of origin appears to be close to the wall Flow patterns indicate sheets affected most Blood fully clotted, little skeletonization, no spattered clots, no apparent coughing of blood Using the Blood Spatter Analysis tutorial and the table provided, identify the gaps in evidence. Use your knowledge of the EBSCOHost database and find an article which discusses one of the following research methodologies and its application to evaluating blood spatter evidence. Prepare a one-to-two-page paper for your instructor which: Identifies which research methodology the authors used. Summarizes the research article. Discusses why you chose this article. Identifies how you would apply this methodology to the fact pattern here. Identifies the next steps you would take in your investigation to close those gaps. Make sure that your paper complies with APA, 6th ed. Style formatting. Refer to the APA resources posted in the Files section of the Course Menu in your class, or to DeVry library and writing center resources. Remember, you must post your initial response on the discussion board by Day 3 of Week 2 at the latest. Your paper should include a comparison of your initial response to that of your classmates, and include any changes in your perspective based on their posts. This paper is worth 80 points. A rubric for this assignment is available in the Files section of the Course Menu.