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1. Research and develop a Focus Paper designed around a Topic
Research and develop a Focus Paper designed around a Topic Area. Crime scene handing
from evidence identification, processing, comparative analysis, chain of custody, and court
presentation is critical to the investigative process. Develop a research paper on the various
methods of crime scene search, evidence identification, collection, and legal requirements
for court presentation in a criminal court. This must be submitted as a Word
document. Focus papers should contain 1250 – 1500 words (not including the title page and
reference page), one-inch margins, and composed using the Times New Roman 12-point
format, double-spaced. They must include a minimum of (5) scholarly references/sources
and be written in APA 7th edition format. Focus papers should use the following outlines:1.
Research paper on a focused topic areaa. Introduction – what is the theory or thesis and
what is the importance of this topic?b. Review of the relevant literature of the topic (most
relevant and recent).c. Based upon the secondary research, what are the relevant issues and
what is/are the logical,evidence-based conclusions you can draw?d. Any recommendations
for change?