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Forensics Reading Project Guide: Forensics

Forensics

Forensics Independent Reading Project

Background Research:

The goal of this assignment is to see if this book will actually be something you are interested in reading! Using your book, library resources, and the internet, fill out the Forensics Independent Reading Project Worksheet (find it on Schoolgy). You will be given time in class to research in the library.

See below for resources that will help you with this project!
Book Assignment:

Assignment: Read and understand a popular forensic science book of your choice.

Purpose: The purpose of this assignment is to help you develop your reading skills and to expose you to topics you would not otherwise learn about. Reading a nonfiction book, especially once about science, is a skill of its own. Nobody is born good at it, not even the people that you think are the “smart ones.” It is a skill that can be mastered, much like playing an instrument or a sport; and just like with instruments and sports, there are more effective and less effective ways to get better. You will be taught the better ways and will have many opportunities to practice them.

Assessment: You will have one assessment for the first half of the book and one for the second half. There are two options for the assessment format: (1) individual meeting or (2) book journal.

Forensics Independent Reading List

The following books are listed by Title. Please note the library is closed at this time so there is no browsing!
If you would like to request a book, email Ms. Friedlander at sfriedlander@cgps.org.

Want to check this out of the library? Search the catalog!

Sora

Our digital collection is always open! Download ebooks and audiobooks to your phone or e-reader. Use the Sora app today!

Don't know what to read? Read some reviews!

I like using professional reviews to help me make a choice about what to read. Kirkus Reviews is a good place for this--they cover a wide variety of books, their archive goes back many years, and it's free!

Library Card Resources

New York City has a world class library system! If you don't have a library card, you should consider getting one. You will have access to books, ebooks, audiobooks, DVDs, vinyl records, streaming services, games, and more. Most branches have dedicated teen resources including tutors and fun after school and summer activities.

Manhattan, Staten Island and The Bronx residents, click here to find your local branch and get a library card. 
Brooklyn residents, click here!
Queens residents, here.

Database Best Bets

Use these databases for the research aspect of your assignment!

Researching on the Internet at Large?

Ms F would suggest using the library's resources to help with this project, but if you're striking out in the library's databases, you can certainly use Google to find reliable sites.

How to identify reliable information on the world wide web? Look for sites that have an "about" section & an identifiable author or organization behind them. You can use Wikipedia to help you determine if an author is biased or ill informed--you want information by experts. Journalists, criminologists and other academics are experts!