Practical Skills in Forensic Science by Jonathan Weyers

If you are studying forensic science, or a related course such as forensic chemistry or biology, then this book will be an indispensable companion throughout your entire degree programme. This `one-stop' text will guide you through the wide range of practical, analytical and data handling skills that you will need during your studies. It will also give you a solid grounding in the wider transferable skills such as teamwork and study skills. ? This third edition of Practical Skills in Forensic Science builds upon the excellent foundation of its predecessors and provides an easy-to-read guide to help you develop the skills you need to succeed. It retains the key features of earlier editions, with a layout that explains the essential elements of practical techniques and procedures in a step-by-step manner to help you understand their application in the context of forensic science. ? Features include: ? ? Coverage of a wide range of practical aspects from fingerprint recovery, trace evidence examination, bodily fluid examination and DNA analysis, as well as broader skills such as tackling numerical problems and passing exams. ? ? Case examples,?guidelines for?documentation and reporting results, plus advice on?the legal aspects of forensic science provide you with an understanding of the professional role of a forensic scientist. ? ? New material on personal development planning, learning styles, e-learning and avoiding plagiarism. ? ? Updated sections on software for graphical and statistical analysis. ? ? Worked examples and `How To' boxes provide practical guidance and support. ? ? Key points highlight critical features of methodology. ? ? Use of margin tips, definitions and illustrations throughout. ? ? Additional sources of further study identified for every chapter. ? ? Safety notes highlight specific hazards and appropriate practical steps to minimise risk. ? ? Study exercises (and answers) in each chapter help to reinforce learning. ? ALAN LANGFORD is Senior Lecturer and Programme Leader in Criminology and Forensic Sciences at Northumbria University, UK; JOHN DEAN is Professor of Analytical and Environmental Sciences and Director of the Graduate School at Northumbria University, UK; ROB REED is Professor of Biomedical Science and Director of Undergraduate Science Programs at CQUniversity, Australia; DAVID HOLMES is Director of Collaborative Programs in Applied Sciences at Northumbria University, UK; JONATHAN WEYERS is Director of Quality Assurance at the University of Dundee, UK; and ALLAN JONES is Senior Lecturer and Chancellor's Award Fellow in Ecology, Environmental Science and Zoology at the University of Dundee, UK.
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