Exam 7: Reading and Correcting Reports

The use of word processors has eliminated the need for proofreading.

Which kind of writer will you be called upon to help?

DNA is commonly used as an abbreviation for:

Which of the following is a resource for improving the writing of criminal justice professionals?

DNA should not be used to represent:

Describe two common problem areas in reports.

Whose reports might you have to correct as a criminal justice professional?

Word choices always are made with great care.

Almost all agencies have some sort of ____________ or ____________ statement form that is completed by those involved in the criminal case.

________________ may be the most difficult for you to correct.

The use of word processors has allowed people who are poor writers to complete professional-looking reports.

A lack of organization is shown in margin-to-margin writing with no headings (or too few headings) and no paragraphing.

You should train people under your supervision to be ______________ in reporting writing.

Using the rules of narrative writing, circle any areas of the following report section that require correction, and describe the correction needed. My partner and me were driving around in the west section of the city looking for suspects involved in recent burglaries. The undersigned officer was driving the cruiser. As we turned left, we saw a male, later identified as Mark Barrett (DOB 9-1-1984) attempting to enter the basement window of a building. As we got closer, he began running west down Main Street in an apparent attempt to evade our cruiser. He finally stopped at the intersection of 2^nd Street because he likely knew we were going to catch him.

_____________ is the easiest mistake to check.

Few writers face the scrutiny that criminal justice professionals face.

People who are poor spellers need to learn the rules that apply to spelling.