Forensics 2nd semester SY 2009-10

Writing exercise (Exam)

Theoretical Scenario: 1 A womans bag has been slashed with her personal belongings taken. She had been clueless, standing innocently at a Claveria street corner waiting for a ride home. (POV, sidewalk vendor on his/her usual location) A drug dealer (poste) surreptitiously sold a packet of shabu to a user. The sale had been consummated at the corner of the busy highway at Matina crossing. (POV, commuter waiting for a ride home) A salesman had pocketed the cash collections of a company distributing mercantile wares (POV, bookkeeper with the task to investigate) A young man was shot to death outside a popular bar. (POV, watch your car girl/boy). A single motorcycle with one passenger is hit while making a left turn in slight to medium traffic at a city street. (POV, driver of the car waiting at the corner waiting also to make a turn.)

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Instructions: 1 From the scenarios above, choose only one (1) and make a fictional detailed affidavit as if you are the person with the POV (Point of View). Use your own name and personal circumstances in the affidavit. Ensure that you describe accurately the what, where, when and how. Check that the elements of the crime(s) are established in the narration. Use concise common English with short, numbered sentences. The affidavit may be in question and answer format, or with simple narration but with numbered sentences. Grades will be based on: a. SIMPLE GRAMMAR 50%, (agreement in tense, number, etc.)

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b. Detail of description 20% c. Creativity 10% d. Ability to follow instructions accurately (20%) 6 7 Print on 11 pt type, Times New Roman, double spaced on long bond, limit to three (3) pages. Top/bottom margin 1, Left margin 1.5 Right Margin 1 Submit, stapled, inside an unmarked, long, cardboard folder.