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Report Writing AND Testimony Mary Alice Conroy Sam Houston State University Writing THE FORENSIC Report Numerous psychiatrists and psychologists have contributed to the literature regarding the composition of a good forensic Report (Borum & Grisso, 1996; Heilbrun, 2001; Heilbrun & Collins, 1995; Gutheil, 1998; Nicolson & Norwood, 2000; Rogers & Shuman, 2000; Weiner, 1999). Some texts even include an extensive array of sample reports (Melton, Petrila, Poythress, & Slobogin, 1997; Shapiro, 1999). However, style and format still remain flexible and can be individualized to the author s patterns of analysis. Forensic reports should also be user-friendly and geared to the needs of the targeted audience and the particular questions posed or standards referenced. That said, there are still some general principles of Report Writing that represent the standard in the field, along with specific jurisdictional requirements.
REPORT WRITING AND TESTIMONY Mary Alice Conroy Sam Houston State University WRITING THE FORENSIC REPORT Numerous psychiatrists and …
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