Finding the Facts - Disciplinary and Harassment Investigation

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S AMPLE O UTLINE OF W RITTEN R EPORT

There are any number of ways to prepare a written report. We recommend the following general outline/organization for the written report:

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Introduction

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Scope of Investigation

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Methodology

o Witnesses Interviewed o Documents Reviewed o Factors Used to Assess Credibility o Standard of Proof

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Summary of Findings

• Summary of Relevant Facts. The organization of this section depends on the complexity the facts

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Findings and Analysis

• Conclusions re Policy/Rule Violations (if part of assignment)

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Attachments

As to the findings, there should be a separate finding for each allegation. Each finding should represent a reasonable and fair conclusion based on the information collected, reviewed and analyzed during the investigation.

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