Author Description
The Primary Aim Of This Proposed Book Is To Motivate And Assist Criminal Justice Students To Produce Compelling Written And Oral Communications. Strong Communication Skills Are Critical To Success Both As A Criminal Justice Student And As A Criminal Justice Professional. The Text Provides Comprehensive Coverage Of The Concrete Principles Involved In The Production Of Compelling Writings And Briefings About Crime, Accompanied By Both End-of-chapter Review And Writing Exercises. The Contents Include Broad Coverage And Consideration Of Academic As Well As Professional Communications-- Provided By Publisher.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This text investigates the essential methods required for criminal justice students to master both written and oral communication within academic and professional environments. Shanna Van Slyke provides a structured framework designed to bridge the gap between theoretical understanding and practical application. By focusing on the specific demands of the criminal justice field, the author offers a guide for producing clear, persuasive, and accurate reports and briefings.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Principles of academic writing within the criminal justice discipline
- Techniques for delivering professional oral briefings
- End-of-chapter review questions and practical writing exercises
- Strategies for communicating complex information about crime
Scope Limits
- Does not cover general creative writing or non-professional communication styles
- Does not address legal litigation strategy or courtroom advocacy techniques
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Instructors and students frequently utilize this text as a foundational resource for developing technical writing proficiency in the field. Experts highlight the book's practical focus on the specific communication demands faced by criminal justice professionals.
Page Count:
0
Publication Date:
2020-01-01
Publisher:
New York : Oxford University Press,
ISBN-10:
0190084383
ISBN-13:
9780190084387
Study & Teaching
Academic writing
textbook
Professional Development
Communication Skills
Administration of Justice