Just the Facts: Investigative Report Writing - Softcover

Biggs, Michael

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0131347632 ISBN 13: 9780131347632

Publisher: Pearson, 2007

Synopsis

For courses in Law Enforcement Report Writing.

 

Figuring out that a criminal did something is one thing, but being able to document and use this documentation to help prove it is another. In this book, readers will learn a proven report writing method that can be adapted to any crime being investigated. Using numerous examples, exercise sets and quizzes, it shows the basics of how to investigate something and then write about it. This edition features a new chapter on the importance of police reports, a new chapter on the interview process and five new review and condensing exercises.

About this title

From the Back Cover

Being a good investigator is only half the battle; you must be able to tell your story in writing. Using this text will help you become a better report writer.

Just The Facts: Investigative Report Writing, Second Edition is designed to perfectly match the needs of your student. This workbook now has perforated pages that can be easily torn out and turned into the instructor for grading.

Each chapter is devoted to a major component of the report writing process and builds on the knowledge gained in the preceding chapter.

Edition details

• Publisher: Pearson
• Publication date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0131347632
• ISBN 13: 9780131347632
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 224