Final Project Overview

Final Project Overview

At this point, you should be able to synthesize your learning. In lieu of a final exam, you will have a final project. The parameters are listed below and you have two weeks to complete the project.

At: http://investigation.discovery.com/investigation/internet-cases/internet-cases.html, you will find 10 cases that involved Internet related crimes. Choose the one that interests you the most. If none of those interest you, you may choose a case from any category listed in Chapter 1 of the text.

You are going to put yourself in the investigator’s shoes using the knowledge you have acquired during this course. Your investigation must include:

    The type of computer crime
    The Computer Law that was violated (Fed/state)
    One of the following:
        How the crime scene was secured
        How the evidence was collected
        How the evidence was analyzed – including the processes and what tools were used.
    A formal report
    How you would prepare for a deposition/trial

The assignment should include the following:

    An in-depth submission that should be free of spelling and grammar errors in APA format.
    An essay containing a minimum of 3000 words documenting your project. A powerpoint containing a minimum of 50 slides. A 15 minute youtube video or 15 minute tutorial.
    You will be assessed on the rationale you use in addressing the questions/issue posted, and how well you justify your argument regarding this issue.
    Your response must be thought provoking, have well developed ideas and/or opinions, and should reference any supporting material from the text, lecture or other sources you have used to complete the assignment.

You may use your text or the internet as a reference, but remember to cite your sources. Please be sure to submit your assignment.