Blog 16 - Independent Component 2 Approval

1.  Describe in detail what you plan to do for your 30 hours.
For my Independent Component 2, I plan to make a Forensics magazine to let people know that forensics is more than just what Hollywood shows on TV. I want to let people know the real world of forensics and how much more complicated. I feel that forensics on tv, is given too much credit for not fully letting their viewers know what forensics is. I chose to do a magazine because it is the most modern form of physical communication besides social media. plan to start with a magazine template and write articles about different view points of my topic. I'll add relevant pictures that will catch readers attention to read the articles. I could even include interviews with my mentor or people who have an opinion towards forensics. I'll also include how to become a forensic scientist and what it takes to become a great one. Towards the end of my magazine, I'll show statistics of how people know about forensics. Whether it'd be from fiction tv shows, reality tv series or know someone in the field. After it's all done, I'll print it on fancy paper and bind it all together to make it look like a legitimate magazine. This was my IC #1 idea but I did not have a mentor at the time to give me suggestions.

2.  Discuss how or what you will do to meet the expectation of showing 30 hours of evidence.
For my forensics magazine, I plan to do research from the inside out on the history of forensics. Then write articles explaining what they actually do and how forensic scientists aren't paid enough for what they do. I'll also explain that there are some flaws of forensics and what we can do to fix this because it can cause innocent people to be convicted. The more people know about real life forensics, the more research and funding goes to creating a solid foundation of forensic science in the future. The more people know about what it takes to become a forensic scientist, the more people will appreciate it and respect it.

3.  Explain how this component will help you explore your topic in more depth.
Creating a forensic magazine will help me understand that as the technology of forensics is always evolving and improving, so should the analysis and projection of research towards this unique career. Forensic science is in badly need of reform and I feel that it is only possible if society knows what forensics is really about.

4.  Post a log in your Senior Project Hours link and label it "Independent Component 2" log.