Expertise in Linguistics
Helping to make meaning out of words
Foote Forensics offers services in author identification in support of law enforcement and those seeking due process of law.
Creative writing services are available for short biographic pieces, obituaries, and poetry.
Foote Forensics also offers limited translation services in Russian and Georgian languages.
What we offer
Foote Forensics specializes in forensic linguistics, particularly in author identification. Our goal is to provide thorough consultation services tailored to individual needs, helping clients navigate the complexities of language evidence and enhance their understanding of linguistic contexts.
Fun with Words and Language
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A Linguistic Adventure on Smith Island
The voices of Smith Islanders and Tangier watermen have been heard on national and international media outlets. Some of it is due to the uniqueness of their culture and tongue, and some of it is due to the ecological challenges faced due to being in the Chesapeake Bay.
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A Ruff Ethnographic Study in Oyster Harbor
Oyster Harbor is a racially integrated community located on the Annapolis Neck. Historically the site of Black family vacation homes, Oyster Harbor and the surrounding communities are now a melting pot. Many residents are retirees, several are the descendants of Black homeowners, and there are many White yuppie families of four.
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What's in a Commode?
Unwittingly, AI entered my world today. It seems people can sort of check on what you say before you finish your sentence. At least your thought anyway. I was talking to a fella about our house up in Maine. I was going room by room, mentioning what we had done to the place. I started with the roof, then the sunroom, then the kitchen, then the new bathroom.