From practicing for Final Presentation night to creating Final Product, I accomplished a lot this week. Beginning the week, I worked on my presentation. I began by creating an outline of the presentation and then created the powerpoint. I rehearsed my speech at least 3 times before presenting it. It was difficult creating an introduction for this presentation because I wanted my audience to be hooked as soon as I began my speech. Likewise, it was difficult creating an end/conclusion to my presentation because I wanted the ending to have a powerful impact on the audience.
Next, I also worked on Final Product by creating a list of subject headings for the criminal investigation report with my mentor. We then brainstormed ideas for the criminal sketches and how to incorporate them into the report. For example, I can create a sketch of each victim of the Boston Strangler and even create a fake report of the Boston Strangler case as an image to support my forensic research. Next week, I plan to finish up the report of my Final Product, go on another mentor visit, and present my research and ISM journey to a middle school class.
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This week was eventful.
I began this week by finishing up research for Final Product. Then, I went over my research with my mentor during our mentor visit. We discussed the different aspects I need to include in my research and case report. We then discussed how to incorporate sketches into my Final Product. We came up with the idea to visually represent how the case played out from the investigator’s perspective. Likewise, we discussed Final Presentation Night, such as how to construct the presentation, what to address in my speech, and how it will look for the audience. Next, I began constructing my Final Presentation. I began by creating an outline with bullet points and slide numbers to plan out the order of my presentation. Next, I created the presentation. I added charts, graphs, pictures, and information about biochemistry in general. My next steps will be to complete the presentation. In addition, I need to begin practicing the speech portion of the presentation and finish the case report for my Final Product. Likewise, as AP testing week is approaching. I need to be careful with how I spend my time. Time management and organization skills will be key these few weeks. This week I visited the Toxicology Laboratory at Southwestern Institute of Forensic Sciences to interview Dr. Erin Spargo. Although the initial goal was to tour the facility, due to privacy policies, I was unable to tour the laboratory. However, I was able to discuss the fundamentals of forensic biochemistry and ethics of criminal investigations with Dr. Erin Spargo. She helped to underline the importance of the different techniques used to extract and examine DNA samples. She described how analysts take apart the data from immunoassays and the various steps the lead up to pinpointing a culprit.
This week I also spent time creating a Final Presentation Invitation. Because the invitation must match my color scheme while also eye-catching, it took 3 rough drafts to finally create the final draft of the invitation. In the invitation, I incorporated an image with a grey color scheme.In addition, I reflected upon my interview with Dr. Erin Spargo and added any new information to my Final Product research document. Lastly, I began researching the specific crime I want to base my Final Product over. Next week, my plan is to start creating the sketches and report for the crime scene, meet with my mentor to review Final Product, and begin creating my Final Presentation. This week I finished up the majority of my research regarding forensic biochemistry and began finding specific criminal investigations to analyze. For example, I researched clinical serology and forensic serology. I described the types of serology, results, and its application to both medical and forensic sciences. In addition, I created a list of frequently confused vocabulary terms to help create my case report. Likewise, I finished up research over DNA analysis and technology by adding the different amplification techniques. In addition, I reflected upon my mentor visit and added any new information to my Final Product research document. Lastly, I began researching the specific crime I want to base my Final Product over.
Next week, I plan to go over my research and specific crime scene with my mentor and interview a forensic scientist. In addition, my mentor and I have been contacting toxicology and forensic laboratories for the Final Product that we hope we can tour; however, this process has been difficult since many facilities do not provide tours to individuals. In addition, setting up mentor visits for the upcoming weeks will be a top priority. Next week, I also plan to begin composing my Final Product (sketches and case report) |
AuthorWritten by Khushi Borikar Archives
April 2019
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