Technical Writing for the Criminalist

Class Code: 
A120
Subject Area: 
A - Professional Communication and Conduct Program
Class Location: 
Various
Class Description: 

A three-day (24-hour) course teaching clarity in technical writing with emphases on organization, sentence structure, grammar, word usage, and punctuation. Each class is limited to 12 students.

Instructor: 
Ann Neumann, MA, JD
Teaching Methods: 
A blend of lecture, class discussion, and individual and group work (24 hours); homework assignment for instructor to read and respond to with individual comments for correction and revision.
Objectives: 
Scientific English: A Guide for Scientists and Other Professionals by Robert A. Day, Oryx Press, 1996. A Writer's Reference by Diana Hacker, Bedford, St. Martin's.
Preparation: 
Pre-course reading materials may be assigned and student will be expected to provide exemplar reports.
Tuition: 
No cost to POST supported or State of California based Law Enforcement agencies. A $360.00 tuition fee will be required of all other public agency, private sector, or out-of-state applicants.
Course Contact: 
Neda Khoshkebari (916) 464-5599, (916)464-0600
More Information: 

Schedule of Classes:

Location Date(s)
San Luis Obispo TBD