Practical Skills in Forensic Science

Practical Skills in Forensic Science is a comprehensive guide for students studying forensic science or related courses, covering practical, analytical, and data handling skills and providing a solid grounding in transferable skills. The third edition includes new material on personal development planning, learning styles, e-learning, and avoiding plagiarism, and updated sections on software for graphical and statistical analysis.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 672 pages
Publication date: 25 October 2018
Publisher: Pearson Education Limited

If you are embarking on a journey of studying forensic science, or a related course such as forensic chemistry or biology, then this book will be your steadfast companion throughout your entire degree program. This comprehensive 'one-stop text' will guide you through the diverse range of practical, analytical, and data handling skills that you will acquire during your academic journey. It will also provide you with a solid foundation in the broader transferable skills, such as teamwork and study skills.

This third edition of Practical Skills in Forensic Science, building upon the excellent foundation of its predecessors, offers an easy-to-read guide to help you develop the skills necessary for success. 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, including 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 are provided.

In conclusion, this book is a must-have for anyone pursuing a career in forensic science or a related field. It will provide you with the practical skills, knowledge, and understanding you need to excel in your studies and pursue a successful career in this exciting and challenging field.

Weight: 1668g
Dimension: 275 x 220 x 30 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781292139463
Edition number: 3 ed