BPA Guidelines for Report Writing in Bloodstain ... - …

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Guidelines for Report Writing in Bloodstain Pattern

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Guidelines for Report Writing in Bloodstain Pattern Analysis

Keywords: Report, case information, methods, limitations, assumptions, observations, analysis, conclusions, review The purpose of this document is to provide a guide for the report content and issuance of Bloodstain Pattern Analysis (BPA) reports. It is not intended to set forth a specific format for

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Foreword This document provides guidelines for report writing in Bloodstain Pattern Analysis (BPA). In addition, it provides guidance regarding statements to be avoided in the report. It has been prepared by the Organization of Scientific Area Committees (OSAC) Subcommittee on Bloodstain Pattern Analysis based on a document originating with the Scientific Working Group on Bloodstain Pattern Analysis (SWGSTAIN).

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Table of Contents 1 Scope....................................................................................................5 2 Normative References................................................................................5 3 Terms and Definitions................................................................................5 4 Requirements..........................................................................................5 4.1. Preamble...............................................................................................5 4.2. Report Elements.......................................................................................6 4.2.1. Title.....................................................................................................6 4.2.2. Case Identifier..........................................................................................6 4.2.3. Name and Address of Reporting Agency..........................................................6 4.2.4. Date of Report..........................................................................................6

T 4.2.5. Case Information......................................................................................7 F 4.2.6. Items.....................................................................................................7

4.2.7. Location of the Tests or Examinations.............................................................8

A 4.2.8. Methods.................................................................................................8

4.2.9. Limitations and Assumptions.......................................................................8

R 4.2.10. Observations...........................................................................................8 D 4.2.11. Analysis................................................................................................9

4.2.12. Case Conclusions....................................................................................10 4.2.13. Qualifying Statements..............................................................................10 4.2.14. Signature.............................................................................................10 4.3. Review and Issuance................................................................................10 4.4. Other Considerations................................................................................10 4.4.1. Unsubstantiated Conclusions.......................................................................10 4.4.2. Author's Area of Expertise.........................................................................10

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4.4.3. Use of Emotive or Biased Language............................................................11 4.4.4. Use of Unsubstantiated Data.....................................................................12 4.5. References..........................................................................................12

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