FOSC 2014 Documentation and Report Preparation

The effectiveness of quality notes, reports and accurate documentation in the investigative process are explained and performed. Preparation of a report, chain of custody documents and other forms with proper content, mechanics, elements and format will also be explained and performed. Topics include field or bench notes, documentation of observations, factual report writing, property and evidence reports, business letters, memorandums, proper grammar, proper sentence structure and characteristics essential to quality report writing and document preparation.

Credits

4

Prerequisite

ENGL 1010 - Fundamentals of English I OR ENGL 1101 - Composition and Rhetoric with a grade of “C” or better AND FOSC 1206 - Introduction to Forensic Science with a grade of “C” or better

Corequisite

None

Lab Contact Hours

60

Lecture Contact Hours

30

Total Contact Hours

90