Part 1:

Topic for research paper -

For this Forensic Science research paper, you will focus on one of the following two areas:
• History of the jury system
• Jury systems in different countries

If you choose to focus on the history of the jury system, consider the following questions:
• When and where did jury systems develop?
• What were early juries like?
• How many people served on juries and who were they?
• What was their role in the courts?
• How have jury systems evolved over time?
• What were the roles of juries during each time period with regard to fact finding, evaluating evidence, and evaluating expert witness testimony?

These questions are a starting point for your idea. You don't need to address every question in this list. As you research, you may come up with other good questions to address.

If you choose to focus on jury systems in different countries, consider these questions:
• What is the jury like in each country you chose?
• How many people are on juries and who serves?
• What is their role in the courts?
• What is their role in fact finding, evaluating evidence, and evaluating expert witness testimony?
• How are the juries of the three countries similar?
• How are they different?
Again, use these questions as a starting point for your paper.

The final draft of your research paper will have the following requirements and recommendations:

• The recommended length requirement for this project is 3-5 pages (approximately 900-1,500 words), double spaced, using 12-point Times New Roman font. It is acceptable to write more than this; however, not developing your ideas enough to meet the length requirement may cause you to lose points.
• Use the Time Line to pace your work. Work through each lesson in the unit to be sure you have included all required elements in your paper, such as citations, Works Cited page, and so forth
• Your final draft will be evaluated against the Grading Rubric. Read over the rubric before you submit your final draft to your teacher. The final research paper is worth 78 points.

Part 2:

Review the activities about finding a topic for your project and choose one for your research paper (unless your teacher has assigned a topic to you). Narrow down your topic by answering the Narrowing a Research Topic questions in the Student Guide. Remember: Your paper will be 3-5 double-spaced pages, or approximately 900-1,500 words. When you think you have arrived at a level that is specific enough to make a workable topic, submit the assignment by the due date for full credit and for feedback from your teacher.

1. What topic have you chosen for your research paper? Why did you choose this topic? List the questions you plan to address, as well as any other information you plan to include.