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Supporting interdisciplinary case studies: development and implementation of a joint learning environment for students in forensic science and criminal law |
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| Authors: | A. Biedermann R. Voisard A. Scoundrianos J. Furrer F. Taroni C. Champod |
| Affiliation: | 1. University of Lausanne, School of Criminal Justice, Institute of Forensic Science, 1015 Lausanne-Dorigny, Switzerlandalex.biedermann@unil.ch;3. University of Lausanne, School of Criminal Justice, Institute of Forensic Science, 1015 Lausanne-Dorigny, Switzerland;4. University of Lausanne, Interfaculty Support for Teaching and Technology, 1015 Lausanne-Dorigny, Switzerland |
| Abstract: | Scientific reporting and communication is a challenging topic for which traditional study programs do not offer structured learning activities on a regular basis. This paper reports on the development and implementation of a web application and associated learning activities that intend to raise the awareness of reporting and communication issues among students in forensic science and law. The project covers interdisciplinary case studies based on a library of written reports about forensic examinations. Special features of the web framework, in particular a report annotation tool, support the design of various individual and group learning activities that focus on the development of knowledge and competence in dealing with reporting and communication challenges in the students’ future areas of professional activity. |
| Keywords: | web-based report annotation system communication and reporting case study interdisciplinary learning forensic science and criminal law report writing teaching |