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Which activity is part of the pre-writing process?
What stage involves taking a closer look at written work both in content and form?
What is NOT an aspect of good writing?
What quality should a report NOT include?
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Which step in the report writing process involves collecting information from victims and witnesses?
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What is a guideline for report writing that emphasizes completeness?
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Why is promptness important in report writing?
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What should an investigator use to assist their memory with specific details?
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Study Notes
Concerned Subject
- Facts in a report should be verified by witnesses, official records, or reliable sources.
Pre-writing Steps
- GRO (Gather, Record, Organize) helps in gathering and recording facts, and organizing them properly.
- Use templates and answer the 5Ws and 1H to ensure all necessary information is collected.
Writing Process
- Evaluating is the stage where the written work is reviewed for content and form.
Content Evaluation
- Good writing should have accuracy, clarity, conciseness, objectivity, and completeness.
Report Writing Process
- The first officer at the scene of the crime has the best opportunity to conduct interviews.
- Note-taking is crucial to record specific details such as names, dates of birth, serial numbers, addresses, and phone numbers.
Report Writing Stages
- Pre-writing involves any activity that takes place before the actual writing of the draft.
Guidelines for Report Writing
- Completeness: The report should include all relevant facts of the incident as witnessed by victims and witnesses.
- Brevity: The report should be concise and omit unnecessary information.
- Fairness/Objectivity/Factual: The report should be based on facts and verified theories.
- Avoid Opinions: Opinions, inferences, suppositions, or hearsay should not be reported.
- Objectivity: The investigation should be unbiased and not influenced by emotion, personal prejudice, or opinion.
- Specificity: The report should be precise and specific, avoiding misleading ideas.
- Promptness: The report should be completed and submitted in a timely manner.
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Description
This quiz covers essential skills for writing and reporting, including pre-writing steps, the writing process, and content evaluation. Learn how to gather and organize facts, evaluate written work, and ensure accuracy and clarity.
