Course Overview
This course introduces key written communication skills, techniques and procedures relevant to the policing environment with special emphasis on those relevant to the crime scene investigator. Students will learn the importance of effective communication via mediums spanning the less formal (e-mail) to the formal (letter and report writing). Additional, industry specific skills will also be covered and include writing crime lab analysis requests, warrant applications and proper CV development skills for court purposes.
Prerequisite(s)
- Admission to a Forensics credential program or permission from The Program Head.
Credits
2.0
- Retired
- This course has been retired and is no longer offered. Find other Flexible Learning courses that may interest you.
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this course the student will be able to:
- Demonstrate proficiency in writing an effective crime laboratory analysis request.
- Demonstrate effective communication via e-mail correspondence.
- Prepare an effective report of findings for professional purposes.
- Prepare an effective letter for professional purposes.
- Prepare an effective Curriculum Vitae.
Effective as of Fall 2008
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