Just the facts : investigative report writing

Biggs, Michael 1950- (Author).

Summary: "Just the Facts 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." - amazon.com

Record details

ISBN: 9780133591309
ISBN: 0133591301
Physical Description: print
xi, 148 pages : illustrations ; 27 cm
Edition: Fifth Edition.
Publisher: Boston : Pearson, [2016]

Content descriptions

General Note:	Includes index.
Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	Investigation basics -- The rules of narrative writing -- Note taking -- Describing persons and property -- Crime reports -- Arrest reports -- Writing the interview -- Writing search warrants - Issues in writing.