Course Details

CRIMINAL JUSTICE DOCUMENTATION (CJ 207 CA )
CLASS ON CAMPUS IN SMART CLASSROOM
Instructor(s): Andersen, Greg

Winter 2022
Department: CJ
Credits: 3.00
Status: Open (14 out of 15 seats)
Meeting Type: OTH

Course Schedules:

Day & Time Date(s) Location R 6:00PM-8:50PM  1/3/2022-3/18/2022  Caldwell Center 313

Course Description:
This course is designed to provide the necessary information to become a knowledgeable and skillful writer of narrative reports which document original crimes and follow-up investigations for students entering the Criminal Justice field. The class will focus on the skills needed to write a report that is complete, clear, accurate, and convincing. The actual writing of reports will be a major component of the course. Specialized formats which meet the needs of various types of investigative activities including crime scene processing, interviews with suspects and witnesses, undercover operations, and the execution of search warrants will be explored. Basic writing skills such as grammar and spelling accuracy related to Criminal Justice terminology will be emphasized. Prerequisites: CJ 100, WR 115 or higher, or professional in the field, or consent of instructor. All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of "C" or better.

Course Materials

Book Title ISBN-10 New Used CRIMINAL JUSTICE REPORT WRITING  9781470164454  17.95  13.50

Course Requisites:
Course prerequisite: Take CJ100
Course prerequisite: Take WR115
Course prerequisite: Take CJ100
Course prerequisite: Take WR121Z
Course prerequisite: Take CJ100
Course prerequisite: Take WR122Z
Course prerequisite: Take CJ100
Course prerequisite: Take WR123
Course prerequisite: Take CJ100
Non-Course prerequisite: Place into WR121