Module 2: Advanced Forensic Writing Techniques
Module Objective
Equip participants with advanced skills for scientific writing, critical analysis, and publishing impactful forensic research and reviews.
Week 1: Scientific Article Writing and Review
Topics Covered
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Scientific Writing Framework
Abstract, introduction, methodology, discussion, and conclusion.
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Critical Analysis
Techniques for evaluating forensic literature and identifying knowledge gaps.
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Referencing and Citations
Using citation tools and understanding plagiarism policies.
Activities
Draft and critique a scientific forensic article.
Review a peer's article and provide detailed feedback.
Week 2: Writing for Research Publications
Topics Covered
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Targeting Journals
Identifying the right journals for forensic research publications.
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Submission Guidelines
Understanding the submission process and meeting publisher requirements.
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Handling Rejections
Strategies to address reviewer comments and resubmit successfully.
Activities
Prepare a research article for submission.
Simulate a reviewer-author interaction.
Week 3: Forensic Media and Presentation Skills
Topics Covered
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Infographics and Visual Content
Creating visuals to summarize forensic data effectively.
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Presentation Techniques
Delivering findings to academic and non-academic audiences.
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Storytelling in Forensics
Using narratives to convey complex ideas clearly.
Activities
Design an infographic summarizing a forensic case.
Record a 5-minute presentation on a forensic topic.
