Unit 5Assignment
Use the concepts and the material from the class regarding the science of fingerprints to write a 2–4-page
paper answering the following three questions:
Part 1
Explain the principles and processes used in the analysis, comparison, evaluation, and verification of latent
fingerprints. Explain the ACE-V process. Break down each step, and explain what is done by an examiner,
and why each step is vital to the process.
Part 2
Define class characteristics and individual characteristics of latent fingerprints. Present one example of
each as they deal with forensic science, and also specifically with fingerprints. Explain how your examples
fit the definitions. At what step of the ACE-V process are class characteristics and individual characteristics
of a print looked at?
Part 3
Examine the print titled “Young Print” found in Course Documents. How many bifurcations do see, if any?
How many islands do you see? Ridge endings? Based on the number of bifurcations, islands, and ridges
found, is this fingerprint of high enough quality to be used to find a match? Could analysis be done on this
print? Can comparisons be done of this print to prints on file? Could examination and evaluation be done
on the print?
Directions
In addition to fulfilling the specifics of the Assignment, a successful paper must also meet the following
criteria:
• Include a cover page and references page in 10–12 point font (Arial, Courier, and Times
New Roman are acceptable)
• Viewpoint and purpose should be clearly established and sustained
• Assignment should follow the conventions of Standard American English (correct
grammar, punctuation, etc.)
• Writing should be well ordered, logical, and unified, as well as original and insightful
• Your work should display superior content, organization, style, and mechanics
• Appropriate citation style should be followed
You should also make sure to:
• Include a title page with full name, class name,section number, and date
• Include an introductory and concluding paragraph and demonstrate college-level
communication through the composition of original materialsin Standard American English
• Use examplesto support your discussion
• Cite allsources on a separate reference page at the end of your paper and cited within the body of
your paper using APA format
Submitting Your Assignment
Compose your paper in Word and save your document in the following format: Last name First name
Assignment. (Example: SmithJohn Unit 5 Assignment 2). Submit your Assignment by selecting the Unit 5:
Assignment 2 Dropbox by the end of Unit 5.
Checklist for the Unit 5 AssignmentUnit 5 [CJ328: Forensic Fingerprint Analysis]
Criteria: Ask yourself the following questions. Not Yet Yes
Content
Did you identify four or more principles used in the analysis, comparison, and
evaluation of latent fingerprints?
Did you define class characteristics and individual characteristics of latent fingerprints,
present one example of each, and explain how the examples fit the definitions?
Did you identify the number of bifurcations, islands, and ridges found in the given print
and determine if the fingerprint is of high enough quality to be used to find a match?
Did you decide whether analysis, examination, and evaluation be done on the print?
Research
Is your research current?
Did you discuss all the required areasin a substantive manner?
Did you use appropriate reference material to support majorstatements?
Quality
Is your content complete enough to addressthe topic and questions?
Is there a logical flow to your ideas?
Did you present the material in a clear and concise manner to provide easy
readability?
Format
Did you prepare your project as a Microsoft Word document?
Did you label your file correctly?
Did you use APA format to cite your sources?
Did you check your document for grammar and spelling?
Does your Assignment fulfill the length requirements
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