This document contains questions about report writing best practices and formatting. It then instructs the reader to search for an example of a professional forensic report from a tool other than ProDiscover, compare its structure to the example in the textbook, and evaluate its formatting and features. The reader is asked to consider if any features from the example report could enhance ProDiscover reports and explain what situations those enhancements may apply to in a forensic investigator's work.

1. Part 1:
Answer and provide a
brief explanation
(30-50 words) to each of the following five questions.
When writing a report, what is the most important aspect of
formatting?
A. A neat appearance
B. Size of the font
C. Consistency
D. Clear use of symbols and abbreviations
Which of the following is an example of a written report?
A. A search warrant
B. An affidavit
C. Voir dire
D. Any of the above
Which of the following statements about the legal-sequential
numbering system, on report writing is true?

2. A. It is favored because it is easy to organize and understand
B. It is required for reports submitted in federal court.
C. It does not indicate the relative importance of information
D. It is most effective for shorter reports
Which of the following rules or laws requires an expert to
prepare and submit a report?
A. FRCP 26
B. FRE 801
C. Neither
D. Both
Part 2:
Explain how to use forensic tools to create reports
2-1:
Search for a Report:
Through Internet research, search and find one example of a
professional computer forensic report from a software tool other
than ProDiscover such as X-Ways Forensics®, OS Forensics®,
FTK, ILookIX®, and Encase. Provide a screen capture of the
report.
2-2:

3. Compare this Report:
How does this new report compare to the report structure found
on p. 48 of your book? (Minimum 200 words)
2-3:
Evaluate this Report:
Evaluate the formatting and features of this new report. Are
there any features from this new report that you would apply to
a ProDiscover report to enhance it? Explain. Make sure to
indicate what actual situations your enhancements might apply
to in a Forensic Investigator’s work environment. (Minimum
200 words)