1. Copyright © 2013 Crosscutting Concepts, LLC. All Rights Reserved. www.CrosscuttingConcepts.com Warm-Up January 6, 2015 Look over the handwriting sample that was given to you when you entered the room and analyze the handwriting for unique characteristics.

2. Copyright © 2013 Crosscutting Concepts, LLC. All Rights Reserved. www.CrosscuttingConcepts.com Objective SWBAT analyze handwriting characteristics to determine if any are potential forgeries.

3. Copyright © 2013 Crosscutting Concepts, LLC. All Rights Reserved. www.CrosscuttingConcepts.com Agenda 1.Review Inky Lead Pre-Lab 2.Lab 1 3.Transcript Comparisons 4.Chemistry of Digital Photography 5.Exit Slip

4. Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company 4 The 12 Handwriting Characteristics (#1-6) 1. Line Quality –are letters erratic or shaky 2. Word and Letter Spacing – spaced or crowded 3. Size consistency – compares ratio of height to width 4. Continuous - pen lifts or continuous writing 5. Connecting letters – are capitals and lower- case letters connected and continuous 6. Letters complete – are letters fully written or partially

5. Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company 5 The 12 Handwriting Characteristics (#7-12) 7. Cursive/Printed – cursive printed or both (when) 8. Pen Pressure – equal ^ and V strokes 9. Slant – left, right, variable, no slant? 10. Line Habits – above line, below line, on line? 11. Flourishes or Embellishments – fancy curls? 12. Diacritic Placement – correct, misplaced, t’s crossed towards top/bottom, i’s dotted? Dotted to the right/left/centered?

6. 12 Characteristics Activity Find a minimum of 15 unique characteristics of the person’s handwriting You MUST show specifically where you observe each characteristic and label it using a marker/colored pen Forensic Science: Fundamentals & Investigations, Chapter 10 6

7. 7 Technology Used in Handwriting Analysis Biometric Signature Pads This computerized pad “learns” to recognize how a person signs his or her name based on the speed, pressure, and rhythm of the signing. Forgeries then are recognized by the detection of even slight differences. Computerized Analysis of Handwriting Computers can make objective comparisons between handwritings. Suspect signatures can be compared with ones stored in databases.

8. Forensic Science: Fundamentals & Investigations, Chapter 10 8 Handwriting Evidence in the Courtroom The expert shows how comparisons were made. The defense attorney likely will cross-examine the handwriting expert. Shortcomings in Analysis A particular piece of handwriting can be different from its usual style because of factors such as fatigue. Experts can miss details.

9. Copyright © 2013 Crosscutting Concepts, LLC. All Rights Reserved. www.CrosscuttingConcepts.com Pre-Lab

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11. Copyright © 2013 Crosscutting Concepts, LLC. All Rights Reserved. www.CrosscuttingConcepts.com Lab 1 Follow the procedures on Signature Analysis Fill out the TWO data sheets Answer the following on a separate sheet of paper: 1.Were any of Louise Mondelo’s signatures on the receipts similar to John Gretzky’s? Which? 2.Did John Gretzky forge Louise’s name? Explain your reasoning. 3.What additional information/evidence would be useful in your investigation?

12. Copyright © 2013 Crosscutting Concepts, LLC. All Rights Reserved. www.CrosscuttingConcepts.com Homework Read Chapter 16, pages 564-574 and answer review questions #17-20

13. Copyright © 2013 Crosscutting Concepts, LLC. All Rights Reserved. www.CrosscuttingConcepts.com Exit Slip January 6, 2015 Go to m.socrative.com and enter 417101 Question: Can you describe and identify the unique characteristics of handwriting?