The document outlines the principle methods of inquiry in criminal investigations, categorized into those reconstructing the past and those discovering new knowledge. It poses questions regarding the methods of inquiry, steps to reconstruct a case, and the significance of crime scene reconstruction for understanding criminal investigations. The assignment requires adherence to APA format for a 5-page paper, including a title and reference page with one resource.

1. Assignment 2:
Methods of Inquiry
The principle methods of inquiry are divided into two broad,
distinct categories: those that reconstruct the past and those that
discover or create new knowledge. Based on your reading
answer the following questions:
What are methods of inquiry and how are they used in criminal
investigation?
Describe the steps to reconstruct a case and use an example to
illustrate the concepts.
Describe how reconstructing a crime scene can aid in
understanding the fundamentals of criminal investigations. Keep
in mind the fundamentals are identifying witnesses, offenders,
connecting evidence from the scene to the offender and victim,
and but not limited to apprehending the offender(s).
Requirements
APA format and Style
5 pages, include Title and Reference page
1 resource, can include textbook
Standard American English Grammar, sustained point of view
throughout the writing