It's a mystery to me!

It's a mystery to me!
An Internet Hotlist on Mystery Research Project

created by Mrs. Baker
Marlboro High School Media Center

Introduction
Now that you have finished reading your mystery novel and have selected a topic for further study, it's time to begin gathering resources for your research project. Use our online catalog, HIP, to look for books on your topic. Use online encyclopedias for general background on your subect (on the Research Databases page of the Media Center web site). Find magazine and newspaper articles on your topic with EbscoHOST Web (also on the Research Databases page). Use the following links to find Web sites that will provide you with additional information on your particular mystery research project. When you have checked out my suggestions, use a good search engine, like Google, to find more sites of your own. Last of all, use NoodleTools (also on the Research Databases page)to help you write your Works Cited page.

The Internet Resources

DNA Profiling

Can DNA Demand a Verdict? - From the Genetic Science Learning Center at the Eccles Institute of Human Genetics, this site provides an introduction to DNA profiling plus an interactivity from the University of Utah
DNA Fingerprinting - Contains two animated tutorials and links to more information - from the Dolan DNA Learning Center, devoted to increasing public awareness of the uses of DNA testing in crime investigation.
DNA Fingerprinting in Human Health and Society - Info about DNA plus an interview with DNA Forensics authority Dr. Bruce Weir
Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation - DNA Profiling Section - Info about DNA, collection and analysis.
Nova Online - The Killer's Trail - Solve a mystery by creating a DNA fingerprint!

Forensic Science

Police Resource List on Forensics - Huge collection of links to forensics info used by police departments.
Yahoo! Directory of Forensics Sites - Tremendous page of links to info on all aspects of this subject.

Criminal Profiling

Criminal Profiling Links - This page provides a multitude of links to sites about criminal profiling.
Criminal Profiling Research - This site from Switzerland gives good background information.
Online Lecture Notes for Criminal Profiling - This info is provided by Dr. Tom O'Connor, a professor at North Carolina Wesleyan College, for his class on Criminal Profiling.

Gathering Evidence - Investigation and Arrest

Arrest, Interrogation and Confession - The steps in the process ...
Basic Criminal Procedure from Arrrest through Trial - What to expect - from a lawyer's point of view.
Crime Scene Investigation - A page of links to topics like evidence collection, evidence photography and proper procedures for investigation of crime scenes.
Crime Scene Investigations - A page of great information and links by a retired Illinois State Police officer.
Crime and Clues - The Art and Science of Criminal Investigation - An online newsletter for law enforcement professionals.
Probable Cause - Are the facts sufficient for arrest?
What happens when you get arrested? - Most of us never experience this, but this site describes the complete experience.

Missing Persons and Analyzing Mystery Fiction

FBI'S Kidnappings and Missing Persons Files - Have you seen any of these people?
Internet Research Resources for Mystery and Crime Writers - Tons of links to everything you need to research and write a realistic mystery story.
Mystery Writers' Resources - More great links for mystery writers.
Plot, Character and Setting: A Study of Mystery and Detective Fiction - Elements of a good mystery novel.
Whodunnit, Howdunnit, And Whydunnit: 10 Tips For Writing Your Mystery Novel - How to write a good mystery.

Content by Mrs. Baker, bakerm@marlboroschools.org
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Last revised Tue Jun 23 11:00:06 US/Pacific 2009