Chapter 16
Who Wants to Know? Reporting on Your Findings
In This Chapter
Figuring out your audience
Getting yourself organized
Keeping basic writing tips in mind
Identifying the pieces of investigative reports
Formulating expert reports and oral reports
Reporting the results of an investigation is a critical step — as important as conducting the investigation itself. You may be asked to communicate your investigation procedures and findings either in writing or orally, depending on the purpose and scope of the investigation or litigation, your target audience, and the client requirements. Most often, a report that’s going to be used as evidence must be written. If you’re asked to provide an expert opinion on matters that are in dispute, you’ll do so in writing as well. But when you provide periodic updates to clients or law enforcement authorities on the status of an investigation, your report will likely be done orally.
In this chapter we cover some of the most commonly used reports ...
