Forensics Journal - Stevenson University 2015 | Page 3

FORENSICS JOURNAL After publishing the Stevenson University Forensics Journal annually for five years, it was time to try out something new. The Journal is still full of interesting articles touching many disciplines within the vast field we call Forensic Studies, and the articles are still fully student researched and written. However, this year we doubled the word limit requirement for the submissions. As a result, authors were given room to explore their subject matters a bit deeper, offer more extensive analysis and offer the reader a more thorough perspective on the topics Also new this year is an “Ask the Experts” column. The column is a feature that will give the reader perspective on a topic related to Forensic Studies by asking an expert to address common questions in his or her field. The experts will rotate to address different areas of Forensic Studies each year. Readers are encouraged to submit questions via email to [email protected]. I look forward to your participation in this aspect of the Journal. Once again, I offer my congratulations to the students from the Stevenson University Masters in Forensics program whose articles were selected for publication this year. Publication in the Journal is a highly competitive process and involves a tremendous commitment on the part of the author and editors. As always, the results are proof of the talent and dedication of our students. Carolyn Hess Johnson, Esquire Editor and Publisher 1