Abstract
Our purpose is to determine if an anecdotal pattern we have seen emerging at the National Communication Association (NCA) conference holds true. We have noticed that forensic panels at NCA, and specifically individual events (IE) panels, appear to revolve around similar themes. Scholars interested in IE issues may be repeating themselves. The result is a “carousel effect”: the papers/panels go round‘n‘round the same ideas. Our analysis identified two findings: (1) 25 research themes are evident in forensics and three themes comprise the focus of most of the research; (2) qualitative analysis showed repetition among the titles of forensic research. We argue the carousel effect has long-term implications for the forensic community and may prove damaging if not addressed.
Recommended Citation
Cronn-Mills, D., & Croucher, S. M. (2013). The “Carousel Effect” in Forensic Research. National Forensic Journal, 31(1). https://doi.org/10.56816/0749-1042.1055
