Professional Writing for the Criminal Justice System - Couverture souple

Harrison PhD, Jill; Weisman MSW PhD, Daniel; Zornado PhD, Joseph L.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0826194486 ISBN 13 : 9780826194480

Editeur : Springer Publishing Co Inc, 2017

Synopsis

This user-friendly guide to effective writing for the justice system teaches readers to write cogently and accurately across the spectrum of criminal justice-related disciplines. With an examination of common writing problems that interfere with good reporting and documentation, the book's content underscores the importance of skilled written communication as a cornerstone of competent practice within criminology. It provides examples of strong writing that demonstrate communication of cultural competency and help students develop critical thinking/writing skills. Of outstanding value are numerous examples of real-world writing alongside discussion questions and explanations, enabling students to think critically and truly understand what constitutes good writing.

Actual forms and records used in practice are included along with real-world writing examples drawn from all areas of practice: police, corrections, probation and parole services, social work, miscellaneous court documents, and victim advocate services requiring all kinds of writing, including case notes, incident reports, op-ed essays, press releases, grant applications, and more. A robust Glossary of Writing and Writing Errors concludes the book.

Key Features:

• Addresses the increasingly common issue of criminal justice students and professionals deficiencies in cultural competency and critical thinking as they relate to writing skills
• Offers an interactive approach based on real practice and tied to criminal justice students and professionals interests
• Includes examples of good and poor writing, with corrections and explanations for the bad examples
• Displays actual forms and records used by law enforcement agencies, correctional departments, and related organizations
• Fosters the development of critical and culturally competent writing skills

A propos du livre

À propos des auteurs

Jill Harrison, PhD, is an associate professor of sociology, Rhode Island College, and the director of the Justice Studies Program.

Joseph Zornado, PhD, is professor of English at Rhode Island College.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Springer Publishing Co Inc
• Date d'édition: 2017
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0826194486
• ISBN 13: 9780826194480
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 1
• Nombre de pages: 270
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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