Attention Getter Hook
Title of Presentation Name of presenter
Evidence Summary Summarize your trace evidence in 4 to 6 bulleted points.
Evidence Collected What type of evidence was collected? [Examples: finger prints, semen, body, eye witness testimony etc]
How is the evidence collected and preserved?
Pictures/Comparision
Scientific Techniques Used What type of scientific techniques / instruments / methods were used to study the evidence? [Examples: DNA Testing, autopsy, fingerprint analysis, and more] What does the test tell us? Ex. DNA Testing using STR showed the DNA on the victim matched the perpetrator.
Landmark Case Who was involved in this case? Who is important? –Victim(s) –Perpetrator –Investigative team –Scientists –Legal team: defense, prosecution, expert witnesses, judge –Family members –Other
What Happened? Tell the story of your case. Present the important details of this case: BULLETED POINTS! What happened? Where and when did the crime occur? (Be specific.) Background information- What led up to the crime? Motive Attempts to cover up the crime The investigation
What Happened? 2 Continuation of previous slide
Unusual Twists & Turns if applicable Were there any unusual twists or turn of events during the crime or investigation?
Did This Case Go To Trial? What was the perpetrator charged with? Who are the prosecution and defense teams? Who is the judge? What are their legal strategies? What evidence was presented? What expert witnesses testified? How persuasive was this evidence? What was the verdict and sentence? Where there any appeals?
Impact on Field of Forensic Science How did this case change the field of forensic science?
Bibliography Use MLA format to cite ALL sources used. Use a citation generator such as: –OSLIS –Knight Cite –Easy Bib