Documentary Evidence Worksheet

Student Name:
Time Estimate: 30 minutes

Forensic Analysis:
Follow the instructions in the lesson to complete this section.

Option 1: Handwriting Analysis

Make three observations of handwriting characteristics for each sample. Characteristics discussed in the lesson include:
 Line quality and slant, spacing  Connecting letters and pen pressure
 Letter sizing, and line habits  Beginning and ending strokes
 Embellishments and diacritic placement  Unusual letter formation
 Pen lifts and separations

Sample 1 Sample 2
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Option 2: Ink Analysis

Describe the colors and movement of the ink on the note and the three ink samples.

INK FROM NOTE PEN A PEN B PEN C

Which ink pen matches the sample note?

Lesson Connections:
1. What difficulties did you experience during your comparison of handwriting or ink? How do you think these
difficulties impact the reliability of this type of evidence?

2. Describe two tests you could perform to analyze the paper of a document?

3. Describe three ways experts use scientific processes to discover art forgeries?

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