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FIS 401: Professional Forensic Communications: Start Here

Guide for FIS 401

Guide Contents

From: http://www.forensicanthro.com/

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Forensics and General References

Encyclopedia of Forensic Sciences
A reference source that will inform both the crime scene worker and the laboratory worker of each other’s protocols, procedures and limitations.
Wiley Encyclopedia of Forensic Science
A reference to the main areas of specialties and expert knowledge and skills used by those involved in all aspects of the forensic process.

Encyclopedia of Forensic and Legal Medicine This link opens in a new window
Encyclopedia compiled by an international team of forensic specialists who explore the relationship between law, medicine, and science in the study of forensics.

Handbook of Forensic Services
Procedures from the FBI for collecting and preserving evidence. Describes forensic examinations performed at the FBI Laboratory

CREDO Reference This link opens in a new window
A collection of nearly 500 encyclopedias, dictionaries, and other reference books provides a good starting point for research.

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Slides for the First Session

Information Literacy Slides

Here are the PowerPoint slides used in our first class

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