The document outlines assignment guidelines requiring a detailed analysis of demonstrative evidence, including types, uses, and the authentication process as per federal rules. It emphasizes the importance of the chain of custody for successful prosecutions and necessitates the use of scholarly resources for support. The assignment should span 900–1,200 words and adhere to APA referencing standards.

1. Assignment
Guidelines
Address the following in 900–1,200 words:
Identify and describe 8–10 different types of specific
demonstrative evidence.
What can demonstrative evidence be used to show? Explain.
Define
authentication
(Rule 901, Federal Rules of Evidence).
What types of evidence must be authenticated? Explain why.
How is authentication related to relevance? Explain.
Thoroughly explain the process of authenticating both real
evidence and demonstrative evidence.
How are the processes similar? How are they different? Explain.
Specifically, how can the following be authenticated? Explain
in detail:
Pictorial evidence (photographs, X-rays, videos, and automatic
devices)
Computer printouts
Maps, models, diagrams, charts, and summaries
What are the different stages in the evidence chain of custody?
Why is the chain of custody so important to successful
prosecutions? Explain in detail.
Use at least 3 scholarly resources to fully support your
responses.
Be sure to reference all sources using APA style.