TECHNICAL NOTE

Reducing Bias in Handwriting and Related Images Using Best Practices in Micrometry for Case Work Requiring the Stereomicroscope

Authors

  • Joseph G. Barabe Barabe & Associates

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31974/jfde25-47-57

Keywords:

Micrometry, Stereomicroscope, Calibration, Stage Micrometer

Abstract

This paper provides techniques and procedures to calibrate the stereomicroscope in a forensic document examiner’s laboratory and thus to reduce bias in producing microscopical images of handwriting, inks, writing and printing, or other evidence for more accurate presentations in forensic document examiners’ reports and for trial exhibits. Instructions are provided on how to determine field sizes at any magnification, how to calibrate a stereomicroscope eyepiece reticle for taking precise measurements, and how to create labeled scale bars for inclusion into photomicrographs.

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Published

2015-12-31

How to Cite

Barabe, J. G. (2015). TECHNICAL NOTE: Reducing Bias in Handwriting and Related Images Using Best Practices in Micrometry for Case Work Requiring the Stereomicroscope. Journal of Forensic Document Examination, 25, 47–57. https://doi.org/10.31974/jfde25-47-57

Issue

Vol. 25 (2015): Journal of Forensic Document Examination

Section

Technically Speaking

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