1 online resource (xiv, 193 pages).

Forensic practice in psychology

Forensic practice in psychology.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

The functions of forensic reports -- Organization of the report -- Converting the legal issue into a psychological question -- Laying the groundwork for an opinion -- Citing different kinds of evidence -- How to present your opinion -- Critical thinking in forensic analysis -- Legal and ethical pitfalls -- Culturally competent report writing -- Writing an effective report.

"In teaching forensic report writing to graduate students, we have been impressed with the available guides to writing specific kinds of reports. There are also some good summary articles on report writing and check-lists regarding what reports ought to cover. What we wanted, though, was a single volume that looked at report writing and reading as behaviors, informed by what we know about behavior, and that looked in-depth at the topic of applying general knowledge to particular situations. As is true for so many authors, this is the book we wish we'd read in graduate school. We offer these principles of forensic report writing as preparation for trainees, particularly those in Stages 1-3 of the developmental scheme described here, and also as reminders for professionals who have already written many reports"--Preface. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2013 APA, all rights reserved).

GMD: electronic resource.

Criminal investigation.

Forensic sciences.

Report writing -- Psychological aspects.

Forensic Sciences.

Criminology.

Criminal investigation.

Forensic sciences.

Report writing -- Psychological aspects.

Nadkarni, Lavita.

Original (DLC) 2012044702