A Validation Study of a Writing Skills Test for Police Recruit Applicants
Description:
This study evaluated the effectiveness of a direct test of higher-order and lower-order writing abilities needed for police report writing. This test was specifically designed to address report writing deficiencies experienced by police in the training academy. Descriptive statistics were examined, and relationships between this test and writing ability dimensions included on a separate, indirect, multiple choice test were investigated. Direct and indirect scores were correlated with training a…
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Date:
December 2002
Creator:
Stolp, Shelly J.
Partner:
UNT Libraries