Introduction

• Introductory Video
• Course Learning Objectives
• Course Outline
• Discussion: Student and Instructor Introductions

Module 1: What is an Investigation?

• Introduction
• Learning Objectives: Module 1
• Definition of an "Investigation"

         - What does Systematic Mean?
         - What are Facts?
         - Describing and Explaining
                Reflections about Motive
                Additional Reflections about Explanation

• Quiz: Module 1
  
  

Module 2: What are Relevant Facts?

• Introduction
• Learning Objectives: Module 2
• What are Relevant Facts?

         - Relevant Facts: Potential
         - Relevant Facts: Help

• The Investigatory Question
     - The Investigatory Question: An Example

• Discussion: Writing an Investigatory Question
  
  

 Module 3: Forms and Types of Evidence

• Introduction
• Learning Objectives: Module 3
• Forms of Evidence

         - Testimonial Evidence
         - Documentary Evidence
         - Physical Evidence
         - Demonstrative Evidence
         - So What? Who Cares?

• Types of Evidence
     - Direct Evidence or Eyewitness Testimony 
     - Circumstantial Evidence
     - Where is the ear?

• Quiz: Module 3
  
  

 Module 4: Three Values of a "Real" Investigation

• Introduction
• Learning Objectives: Module 4

        - Value: Speed
             Evidence and Time (or speed)
        - Value: Thoroughness
             More is Better!
         - Value: Objectivity

Module 5: Investigatory Policy and Procedure: Standards

• Introduction
• Learning Objectives: Module 5

         - Standard #1: Investigatory Values
         - Standard #2: Behaviorally Written Reports
         - Standard #3: If True, Is the Alleged Occurrence a Violation?
         - Standard #4: Assigning an Investigator
               Assigning an Investigator
               Questions When Assigning an Investigator

• Discussion: What can we do Better?

Module 6: Investigatory Practice: Standards

• Introduction
• Learning Objectives: Module 6

         - Standard #5: Identify Time and Space
         - Standard #6: Create the Investigatory Question
         - Standard #7: Identify Relevant Information
         - Standard #8: Preserving Evidence Prior to Collection
         - Standard #9: Sequencing the Collection of Relevant Evidence
         - Standard #10: Physical Evidence and Chain of Custody
         - Standard #11: Interviews -- Helping Witnesses to Remember
         - Standard #12: Creating Written Statements
        - Standard #13: Collecting Documentary Evidence

Module 7: Final Assessment