Just the Facts Investigative Report Writing
Just the Facts Investigative Report Writing
- ISBN 13:
9780132132800
- ISBN 10:
013213280X
- Edition: 4th
- Format: Paperback
- Copyright: 08/18/2011
- Publisher: Pearson
- Newer Edition
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Summary
JUST THE FACTS: INVESTIGATIVE REPORT WRITING, 4/ebrings together all the simple rules and techniques students need to write effective investigative reports in law enforcement. Its user-friendly methodology works in any context, with any crime, regardless of the case's complexity. Each chapter focuses on one major component of the report writing process, carefully building on what has already been learned. Coverage includes: police reporting philosophy, investigation basics, note taking, narrative writing, describing persons and property, crime and arrest reports, writing interviews and search warrants, and more. Each chapter includes a clear overview, key terms, summary, brief review, practical exercises, and a ten-question quiz. This edition contains two new chapters, additional exercises focused on condensing reports, convenient blank report forms, and a glossary.