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!