Just the Facts: Investigative Report Writing - Couverture souple

Biggs, Michael

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 013213280X ISBN 13 : 9780132132800

Editeur : Pearson, 2012

Synopsis

JUST THE FACTS: INVESTIGATIVE REPORT WRITING, 4/e brings 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: investigation basics, note taking, narrative writing, describing persons and property, crime and arrest reports, writing interviews and search warrants, and more. This edition’s extensive updates include: more coverage of narrative writing rules, supported by more exercises; new coverage of digital evidence; and more search warrant examples ― all presented in an attractive, accessible new design. Every chapter includes a clear overview, key terms, summary, brief review, practical exercises, and a ten-question quiz. This edition contains convenient blank report forms, practical exercises on condensing reports and choosing more effective language; and a fully-updated glossary.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

JUST THE FACTS: INVESTIGATIVE REPORT WRITING, 4/e brings 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: investigation basics, note taking, narrative writing, describing persons and property, crime and arrest reports, writing interviews and search warrants, and more. This edition’s extensive updates include: more coverage of narrative writing rules, supported by more exercises; new coverage of digital evidence; and more search warrant examples ― all presented in an attractive, accessible new design. Every chapter includes a clear overview, key terms, summary, brief review, practical exercises, and a ten-question quiz. This edition contains convenient blank report forms, practical exercises on condensing reports and choosing more effective language; and a fully-updated glossary.

Quatrième de couverture

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.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Pearson
• Date d'édition: 2012
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 013213280X
• ISBN 13: 9780132132800
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 4
• Nombre de pages: 144
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: Riccardo Bacigalupo; riccardo.bacigalupo@sanoma.it; ; Sanoma Italia Via Arconati, 1 �; Milano; 20135; Italie