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New Year’s Resolutions
for Report Writers
by Jean Reynolds, Ph.D.
New Year’s Resolutions
for Report Writers
by Jean Reynolds, Ph.D.
While you’re
thinking about
the year that’s
just
beginning…
…this is a good time to make some
resolutions for self-improvement.
How about
focusing on writing
better reports?
Here are some
easy ways to
improve your
writing…
…impress your supervisor…
…and save time.
1. Make clarity
a priority.
That means eliminating jargon and
fancy flourishes.
Write plainly, as if
you were talking.
The simpler, the
better.
Your writing will have clarity, and
you’ll make fewer errors.
2. Find a writing
partner.
It doesn’t have to be
an expert…just
someone willing to
give you feedback.
It doesn’t have to be an expert – just
someone who’s willing to give you some
feedback.
Having an extra set of
eyes handy is a great
help when you’re
working on your
writing.
Talking about writing is one of the best
ways to get better at it.
3. Use
resources.
Most computers
have
spellcheckers
and grammar
checkers.
You can use Google to get answers to
your writing questions…
…or call a
librarian.
Answering
questions is their
job!
Good writing doesn’t require an
extraordinary brain…
…just the determination to stay with a
writing task until it’s right.
And be sure to visit
www.YourPoliceWrite.com for help with
report writing.
All the resources there are FREE:
www.YourPoliceWrite.com.
And if you’re
looking for a
low-cost,
practical book…
Criminal Justice
Report Writing is
available from
www.Amazon.com for
just $19.95.
View a free sample
online.
A discount price is
available for class sets
(minimum five books).
Send your request to
jreynoldswrite @
aol.com
An e-book edition is
available from
www.Smashwords.com
for only $9.99.
A free Instructor’s
Manual is available on
request: Send an e-
mail to jreynoldswrite
at aol.com.
Best wishes for a wonderful new year…
…and success as a writer!
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