Report It in Writing (2nd Edition) - Softcover

Goodman, Debbie

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0139763333 ISBN 13: 9780139763335

Publisher: Prentice Hall, 1998

Synopsis

This easy to use workbook is designed to improve the ability of law enforcement professionals to write effectively. Each section presents a brief rule relating to the covered topic accompanied by examples and applications. KEY TOPICS: Using sample police, corrections, and probation scenarios this book provides comprehensive coverage of topics specifically related to writing law enforcement reports. Among these topics are: chronological order, facts vs. opinions, proofreading, note taking, taking statements, reporting procedures, ethical reporting, and organization techniques. The book presents clear and concise rules and applications for six different writing topics in separate sections: parts of speech, word usage, sentence structure, grammar, spelling, and punctuation. The second edition of Report It in Writing has been updated to include a substantial amount of new material covering ethical reporting, taking statements, note taking, and reporting procedures. It also provides additional exercises on grammar, spelling, punctuation, and proofreading. An essential reference for on writing reports for law enforcement and corrections officers.

About this title

From the Publisher:

A very easy to use workbook. In each section, you will find a brief rule relating to the topic, examples of the rule, and application exercises. The workbook is designed to heighten your ability to write effectively, on the part of the law enforcement professional.

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The Report It In Writing workbook, third edition, is now better than ever! Whether you are a trainee, officer, supervisor, or college student, you will find this workbook helpful in your quest to write quality reports.

All criminal justice professionals know that the ability to write well is a skill that is absolutely necessary in today's society. A well-written report demonstrates your knowledge and professionalism. A poorly-written report may demonstrate laziness and a lack of determination.

In the third edition of this popular workbook used by thousands of professionals throughout the country, you will find expanded sections and more exercises on the following topics:

• sentence structure
• grammar
• active and passive voice
• spelling punctuation
• word usage
• ethical reporting
• observation and description
• vague versus specific language
• A-Z guide to report writing

In addition, both the pretest and the posttest have been expanded to 100 questions each. These are excellent tools to assess your skills at the start and end of your training program. Enjoy the new and improved version of the Report It In Writing workbook. Thank you for your service to our communities.

Best wishes,

Debbie J. Goodman, M.S.

About this edition

• Publisher: Prentice Hall
• Publication date: 1998
• ISBN 10: 0139763333
• ISBN 13: 9780139763335
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 243