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You are completing an incident report after an inmate altercation. Which sentence below is written most effectively?
Effective report writing emphasizes objective, observable facts and direct quotes over subjective interpretations, vague descriptions, or assumptions. Option B
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Question: You are completing an incident report after an inmate altercation. Which sentence below is written most effectively?
Answer options:
- Inmate A was clearly upset and started yelling at Inmate B very loudly. ✅ Inmate A was observed to yell, 'You stole my toothpaste!' at Inmate B, whose voice was raised in response.
- It was obvious that Inmate A initiated the argument, which was quite intense.
- An incident occurred involving two inmates who seemed to have a disagreement.
Correct answer: Inmate A was observed to yell, 'You stole my toothpaste!' at Inmate B, whose voice was raised in response.
Explanation: Effective report writing emphasizes objective, observable facts and direct quotes over subjective interpretations, vague descriptions, or assumptions. Option B provides specific, verifiable details.
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