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1
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Specific information about a technical subject to a specific audience for a specific purpose

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Technical Writing

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fiction
poetry
short stories
novels

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Creative Writing

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subjective response to a personal experience

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Expressive Writing

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exposes a topic analytically and objectively

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Expository Writing

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depends on emotional appeal to thereaders.

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Persuasive Writing

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Writing about scientific subjects and about various
technical subjects

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Technical Writing

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Characterized by certain formal elements:
- scientific and technical vocabulary
- use of graphic aids and conventional report forms

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Technical Writing

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Characterized by certain formal elements:
- scientific and technical vocabulary
- use of graphic aids and conventional report forms

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Technical Writing

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Characterized by the maintenance of an attitude of impartiality and objectivity

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Technical writing

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Products of Technical Writing

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Business Letter
Contract
Monograph
Printed Action Memo
Graphic

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5 Writing5 Important Principles in Good Technical Writing

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  1. Always have in mind a specific reader, real or imaginary, when you are writing a report. Always Assume that he is intelligent but uninformed,
  2. Before you start to write, always decide what the exact purpose of your report is, and make sure that every paragraph, every sentence, and every word makes a clear contribution to that purpose.
  3. Use language that is simple, concrete, and familiar.
  4. At the beginning and end of every section of your report, check your writing according to this principle:
    “First you tell the reader what you’re going to tell him, then you tell him what you’ve told him”
  5. Make your report attractive.
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Purposes of Technical Writing

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  1. Management decision
  2. Furnishes needed information
  3. Gives instructions
  4. Records business transactions through proposals
  5. Procures business proposals
  6. Basis for public relations
  7. Reports to stockholders of companies
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Properties of Technical Writing

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  1. Subject Matter
  2. Audience
  3. Expression
  4. Style
  5. Arrangement of Material
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13
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“What will I write about?”

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subject matter

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“Whom am I writing for?”
“Who are my intended readers?”

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Audience

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“How will I write the material?”

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Style

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“What will be the tone of my writing?”

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Expression

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“How should I organize my ideas?”

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Arrangement of materials

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18
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exchange of meanings between individuals through a common system of symbols.

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Communication

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act of transferring information from one place,person or group to another.

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Communication

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20
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Categories of Communication

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  1. Spoken / Verbal Communication
  2. Non-verbal Communication
  3. Written Communication
  4. Visualization
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Importance of Communication

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  1. Improves coordination
  2. Encourages cooperation
  3. Gives a direction
  4. Morale and empowerment
  5. Aids in decision making
  6. Speeds up organizational process
  7. Tool for problem-solving
  8. Generates a sense of commitment and involvement
  9. Improves customer service
22
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Method used to transmit messages from a sender to a receiver.
Technical

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Communication Channels

23
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Communication Channels

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Face-to-face Conversations
Telephones
Text messages
Emails
Social Media
Radio and TV
Letters
Reports

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Common Barriers to Effective Communication

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  1. Use of jargon
  2. Taboos
  3. Physical Barriers
  4. Psychological barriers
25
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Example:
- adipocere
- algor mortis
- rigor mortis

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The use of Jargon

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Example:
- politics
- religions
- disabilities
- sexuality and sex

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Taboos

27
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Example:
- poor health
- Noise
- Unsuitable Temperatures

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Physical Barriers

28
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Example:
- False assumptions
- Anger
- Attitudes and values
- Fear and defensiveness

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Psychological Barriers

29
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Documenting an activity, results of undertakings,ideas, and related matters are done in writing

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Basic Report Writing

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In the Public Safety Offices, they follow certain forms of communication which vary according to their purpose, such as civilian letters, memorandum, office orders, special orders, investigation report, etc…

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Basic Report Writing

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Requisites of Good Reporting

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  1. A precise understanding of the task
  2. Ability to go where the desired information is.
  3. Ability to collect and retain information accurately and in detail.
  4. Ability to transmit the collected information as soon as possible.
32
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5 w’s and 1 H
Basic Questions
- Who, What, When, Where, Why
- how

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Basic Questions

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Guide in Writing Reports

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  1. The reader is the most important person
  2. Keep the report as short as possible
  3. Organize for the convenience of the report
    user
    4, All references should be correct in all details
  4. The writing should be accurate, concise and
    unobtrusive
  5. The right diagram with the right labels should be in the right place for the reader
  6. Summaries give the whole picture in miniature
  7. Reports should be checked for technical
    errors, typing errors and inconsistency
  8. The report should look as good as it is
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Reporting and Interpretation

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Objective -factual reporting
Subjective -interpretative reporting

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Structure of a Report

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  1. Executive Summary
  2. Introduction
  3. Body
  4. Conclusion
36
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a standalone section summarizing your report’sfindings so readers know what to expect.

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Executive Summary

37
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-covers the explanation of the overall topic thatyou’re about to discuss

-background information

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Introduction

38
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covers all the major discoveries, broken up intoheadings and subheadings.

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Body

39
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where the author brings together all the information in his report and comes to a definitive interpretation or judgment.

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Conclusion

40
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narration of an incident which took place at a given time and place.

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Police Report

41
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Purpose of Police Report

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  1. For evidence in court
  2. For insurance claim
  3. For record purposes
  4. For exhibit
  5. For consolidation of the report of higher office
  6. To monitor the crime rate
  7. To record daily incident
42
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Parts of Police Report

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  1. Heading
  2. Office symbol / Logo
  3. Subject Line
  4. Date Line
  5. Body
  6. Signatory
43
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Kinds of Police Report

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  1. Initial / Spot Report
  2. Progress Report
  3. Final Report
44
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report made by the investigator immediately
after the incident or after few days of the
commencement of the investigation

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Initial or Spot Report

45
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The purpose of this report is to appraise the
headquarters of the progress of the case.

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Progress Report

46
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made after the termination of the
investigation..

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Final Report

47
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Formats of Spot Report

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Memorandum Form

48
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used when the addressee or the receiving
authority is within the office, installation, or premises of the originator or sender used when the addressee or the receiving authority is within the office, installation, or
premises of the originator or sender

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Memorandum Form

49
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An official logbook, covered blue with a hardbound cover containing daily records of all crime reports, official summaries of arrests, and other important events/activities reported at the police station.
Technical

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Police Blotter

50
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Parts of an Investigation Report

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1, Heading
2. Office symbol
3. Subject Line
4. Date line
5. Body

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