Pearson Edexcel • Forensic and Criminal Investigation

Report that includes the techniques to analyse ballistics, tool marks, footwear marks, documents, IT and fibres. Also includes images and list of references for further reading. Achieved the highest criteria for this assignment and should be used as a guide to reach the criteria on the first submission.

Report that depicts the presumptive tests for control drug samples, poisons and gun shot residue. Includes images and suggestions for further analysis. Achieved the highest mark, P3, for this assignment and should be used as a guide to achieve the criteria.

A report that details how biological evidence is forensically tested through presumptive tests. Includes fingerprinting, bodily fluids, hair analysis and skeletal remains. Also includes images and suggestions for further analysis for each technique. Received the highest grade, P3, for this assignment and should be used as a guide to reach the criteria.

Example of a correctly structured and completely filled witness statement. Received a distinction for this and should be used as a guide on how to format a witness statement and achieve the higher criteria.

A report that details how to make primary standard solutions, two step titrations, pH titrations, making stock solutions and conducting colorimetry practicals. All used to determent the concentration of unknown solutions. Received distinction for this report and should be used as a guide to achieve the higher criteria.

Final assignment for Unit 2 Practical Techniques detailing practical, personal and interpretative skills acquired through all the practicals conducted thought the course. There are 4 skills for each practical: titrations, colorimetry, calorimetry and chromatography. Received a distinction for this work and should be used a guide to reach the higher criteria.

Scientific poster displaying practical work and theory behind thin layer chromatography of plant pigments. Includes pictures, calculations and theory behind why chromatography works and factors effecting how far substances travel up a chromatogram. Received a distinction for this work and should be used a guide to reach the higher criteria.

A report written following a practical investigation into heat loss through calorimetry. Includes calibration of thermometers, cooling curves of stearic acid, paraffin wax and boiling water with cold copper metal. Received distinction for this assignment and should be used as a guide to reach the highest criteria.