CRJ 118

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COURSE SYLLABUS

1.	TITLE OF COURSE:	REPORT WRITING
	PREFIX/NUMBER:	CRJ 118	CREDIT HOURS:	3 CR. (3L)
2.	PREREQUISITE:	None
3.	RESOURCES NEEDED:

	TEXT:
	SUPPLIES:	Materials supplied by instructor
4.	COURSE DESCRIPTION:	Identifies the areas of concern in regards to proper documentation of police related activities. Focuses on report writing skills, proper structuring of interviews and chronological documentation of events. Incorporates proper sentence structuring, the use of correct terminology, and accuracy in written reports.
5.	COURSE GOAL:	Provide the student with the knowledge, skills, and abilities for writing a report.

6.	COURSE OBJECTIVES:
	By the end of the course, students will:
	(A)	Familiarize the student with the characteristics of a good report.
	(B)	Provide the student with the techniques associated with report preparation.
	(C)	The student will be able to write a clear, concise, and accurate informational report.
	(D)	Familiarize the student with the importance of reviewing a report prior to submission.
	(E)	Familiarize the student with the legal ramifications regarding substance in a report.

7.	EVALUATION PROCEDURES:
		Grading Scale Raw Score Range	Letter Grade
		90 to 100	A
		80 to 89	B
		70 to 79	C
		60 to 69	D
		0 to 59	F

Special Remarks:
1.	Attendance: College policy states that students may be dropped from enrollment when absent 20% of the scheduled class meetings. If enrolled from the beginning of the term, 15 hours will usually constitute 20% of a four-credit semester course which meets five hours per week. Reinstatement procedures are described in the PCC catalog.
2.	Tardy Policy: A student who is late three times (enters classroom after the instructor has taken roll) will be charged with one full absence unless the student can provide valid reasons for one or more of these tardies.
3.	Assignments/Missed Exams: It is the student's responsibility, whether present or absent, to obtain all material presented and to complete all course assignments. If prior arrangements are made or extenuating circumstances exist, makeup of tests may be allowed. Late homework papers will not be accepted unless those same extenuating circumstances exist. Makeup of quizzes is to be at the instructor's discretion.
4.	STUDENTS MUST RECEIVE A GRADE OF “C” OR BETTER IN ALL CRIMINAL JUSTICE REQUIRED AND ELECTIVE COURSES.
5.	Only those students who have officially enrolled in this course on either a credit or audit basis will be permitted to attend class.
6.	It is the responsibility of the student to drop a course. Students who register and do not want to be held liable for tuition and fees and/or have a transcript record created must drop the course before the last day to drop, whether or not they have attended class.
7.	Students are expected to attend all scheduled class meetings unless excused by the instructor. Students must inform the instructor of the reason for an absence and make arrangements to make up any missed work. Late or “make-up” tests for students who miss scheduled examinations are at the discretion of the instructor. If a student misses twenty percent of the class (beginning with the first official date of enrollment), it will be taken as evidence that the student does not intend to complete the course, and the instructor may drop the student. The dropped student will be assigned a “W” grade by the instructor, and the student will be liable for all tuition and fees. Reinstatement of a dropped student is at the discretion of the instructor.
8.	Students who are consistently tardy or who leave prior to the completion of a scheduled class may be counted absent. In all cases, students must make every effort to inform the instructor of absences, late arrivals and/or early departures as soon as possible.
9.	Only those students who have officially enrolled in this course on either a credit or audit basis will be permitted to attend class.

8.	COURSE OUTLINE:
	Tentative Schedule
	I.	Characteristics of a Report
	II.	Report Preparation
	III.	Writing the Report
	IV.	Reviewing the Report

9.	METHODS OF INSTRUCTION:
	To be successful in this course, students are expected to participate in discussions, readings, in-class writing, and peer review activities. The instructor may assign point values to such activities.
10.	ACADEMIC INTEGRITY:
	The very nature of higher education requires that students adhere to accepted standards of academic integrity. Therefore, Pueblo Community College has adopted a policy of academic conduct as described in the Student Handbook. Violation of academic integrity may be defined to include the following: cheating, plagiarism, falsification and fabrication, abuse of academic materials, complicity in academic dishonesty, and personal misrepresentation. It is the student’s responsibility to be aware of the behaviors that constitute academic dishonesty. Sanctions for violating the standards of academic integrity may include warning, probation, suspension, and/or failure of the course or assignment at the discretion of the instructor.
11.	ADA NOTICE:
	Any student eligible for and needing academic adjustments or accommodations because of a disability should inform the instructor during the first week of class and provide the instructor with a copy of the letter of accommodation at the beginning of the semester.
12.	DISABILITY STATEMENT:
	Students who have a documented disability may be eligible to receive accommodations for this class. Please contact the Disability Resources Center at 549-3446 for further information.