How to Learn About Forensics
Forensic science is a profession in which the natural sciences, such as biology, genetics, chemistry and physics are used in a legal setting. The social sciences, such as anthropology, archaeology, psychology and sociology are also used and contribute valuable methods, tools and insights to the world of forensics.
Forensic science focuses on the recognition, identification, individualization and evaluation of physical evidence. Forensic scientists are useful members of legal investigative agencies and courts of law.
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How to Learn About Forensics
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Get and use a notebook or binder to record what you learn and to make notes about questions you have that you'd like to find answers to.
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Go to the internet. Websites such as http://www.all-about-forensic-science.com/, http://www.criminology.fsu.edu/faculty/nute/FScareers.html, http://www.aafs.org and http://web.utk.edu/~fac/ are good places to start.
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Watch videos, such as those featuring famous forensic scientist Bill Bass at http://www.jeffersonbass.com/videos.html.
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Go to the library and bookstores to find books on forensic science. "Dead Men Do Tell Tales" by Dr. William Maples, PhD, is a fascinating book to start with. Check out the bibliography and citations of the books read for more recommendations.
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Contact local and professional forensic scientists to ask any questions formulated. Remember to ask intelligent, well-formed questions; professionals are often happy to discuss their job, but it's important to make the best use of their time and to be polite and courteous.
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Tips & Warnings
Remember that novels, TV shows and movies are fiction. Though there may be realistic elements, what is presented is not fact.
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