UNIVERSIDAD DE MANILA
CM. Palma St. Cor. Arroceros St. Mehan Gardens, Manila
COLLEGE OF CRIMINOLOGY
1 SEMESTER SCHOOL YEAR 2020-2021
st
COURSE CODE: CRM 014
COURSE CREDIT: 4 Units
COURSE TITLE: QUESTIONED DOCUMENTS
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The course covers the scientific methods of identification and examination of questionable documents, hand writing examination, detection of forgery, falsification and counterfeiting of
documents which stress the procedures of restoring and deciphering erasures and obliterations; examination of documents by means of visible light, ultra violet, infra – red and chemical
processing, recognition and selection of standards; and examination of questionable typewriting, computerized documents and other terms of modern printing (UDM BS CRIM 2011 CURRICULUM)
Philosophy
The UDM – College of Criminology is committed to nurture and prepares the less privilege but deserving youths of Manila for a career in Criminology, Criminal Justice and Public Safety
who are motivated to excel in all fields of endeavor, resilient to all challenges of life, open and sensitive to the community’s needs, imbued with solid moral values, supremacy of truth and service
to humanity as the way of life and oriented to make a difference
Vision
A significant educational institution actively and continually involved in turning out graduates who will lead Manila in particular, and the nation in general in addressing the problems of
crime prevention and control and meeting the demands for global competitiveness
Mission
Provide the community with professionally competent, service oriented and morally upright graduates who can deliver efficient and effective services in the field of Criminology, Criminal
Justice and Public Safety
Syllabus in QUESTIONED DOCUMENTS CRM 014
Prepared by: Mark Anthony R Rigor
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Objectives
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To explain the basic principles and concepts of questioned document examination
To appreciate the significance of questioned document examination in addressing the problems, issues, arguments or disputes raised against document
To identify various applications of questioned document examination in criminal investigation, crime detection and administration of justice
To perform handwriting examination, signature verification and other miscellaneous aspects on documents
To recognize competent standards for comparison in establishing significance for identity or non – identity of the matter under inquiry
Specific objectives
At the end of the semester, the students are expected…
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To define document as evidence in a court proceeding
To recognize the role and limitations of forensic document examiner in resolving authenticity issues on documents
To specify, recognize, compare and evaluate class and individual writing characteristics based on validated processes and techniques
To perform proper collection of requested standards from a given subject
To perform handwriting examination
To conduct signature verification
To conduct examination on miscellaneous cases on documents such as obliterations, erasures, indentations and other form of alterations
To familiarize and use terminologies in the practice of forensic questioned document examination
Schedule
Day: ______________
Time: _______________
Room: _____________
Section: _______________
Requirements
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Attendance (10%)
Practical/Project (30%)
Quiz and recitation (20%)
Major exams (Mid – term/Final) (40%)
Syllabus in QUESTIONED DOCUMENTS CRM 014
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Computation of Grades
1.
Mid – term grade (40%)
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b.
2.
Class Standing (60%)
Major Examination (40%)
Final – term grade (60%)
a.
b.
Class Standing (60%)
Major Examination (40%)
References
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CASTILLO, RODOLFO JR; UDM Criminology Refresher Course Reviewer in Questioned Documents
TABAYOYONG, SEGUNDO; Fundamentals of Questioned Document Examination in Signature Verification and Forgery Detection
OSBORN, ALBERT; Questioned Documents
DALILIS, HOMER et al; Forensic Questioned Documents
AYON, DIONISIA et al; Notes on Questioned Documents
MONTOJO, FELIPE; Handwriting Identification Lessons for Criminology Students
BELANIO, JESUS; Notes on Bankers Institute of the Philippines Inc Seminars on Signature Analysis and Forgery Detection
Rules of Court
RA 6506
Syllabus in QUESTIONED DOCUMENTS CRM 014
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Course Outline
Questioned Documents
Time Allotment/No. of
Hours
Week 1 and 2(8hrs)
Week 3 and 4 (8hrs)
Topic Outline
1.
Nature of
Questioned
Documents
*Locard Exchange Principle
and
forensic
document
examination
*Questioned document
*The Document Examiner,
Handwriting
expert
and
Grapho-analyst
*Personalities
in
the
development of document
examination
as
profession(ALBERT OSBORN,
WILSON
HARRISON
and
ORDWAY HILTON)
*Evolution of Documents
(Paper, ink, writing process)
1.
Concepts and
Principles of
Questioned
Documents
*Various
Aspects
of
Questioned
Document
Examination
*Legal Aspects of Documents
*Classes
of
Questioned
Documents
(Holograph
Document)
*Classes of Disputed Signature
Syllabus in QUESTIONED DOCUMENTS CRM 014
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Learning Objectives (The students
must be able to…)
1. Apply Locard’s Exchange
Principle in the concept of
forensic
document
examination
2. Identify the role of forensic
document examination in
crime
detection
and
administration of justice
3. Recognize the expertise of
document
examiner,
handwriting expert and
grapho – analyst
4. Specify the significant
contributions of forensic
document
examination
proponents
5. Trace the evolution of
documents and the role it
plays to man’s life
1. Specify various issues in
which forensic document
examination can be applied
2. Recognize
holograph
document
3. Distinguish
simple,
simulated
and
traced
forgery
4. Demonstrate
proper
handling and care of
questioned document
5. Specify various instruments
Methodology
Teaching Aid
Evaluation
*Inter active
Online
discussion
*Lecture
* Syllabus
*Power
Point
Presentation
*Recitation
*Inter active
Online
discussion
*Lecture
* Syllabus
*Power
Point
Presentation
* Quiz
Reference
(Refer
to
references)
cited
(Refer to cited
references)
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Week 5 to 7 (12hrs)
Week 8 to 11 (16hrs)
(Simple Forgery, Simulated
Forgery, Traced Forgery)
*Care,
Handling
and
Preservation of Documents
*Photography and questioned
documents
*Instrument and apparatus
utilized
in
Questioned
Document Examination
1. Handwriting
Examination
*Writing and Handwriting
definitions
*Kinds of handwriting
*Physiological basis of
handwriting
*Steps in the development of
handwriting
*Factors and Manner of
Modifications of handwriting
*Examination of handwriting
(Recognition, Comparison and
Interpretation)
2. Standards
*Definition
*Kinds of standards
*Considerations among
requested and collected
standards
*Sources of standards
*Proof of authenticity
1. Writing
Characteristics
(definition and
groups)
2. Rules in the
individuality and
Syllabus in QUESTIONED DOCUMENTS CRM 014
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and specific applications in
the conduct of questioned
document examination
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
1.
2.
Recognize
different
kinds of handwriting
Discuss
the
physiological basis of
handwriting
identification
Specify the process of
handwriting
examination
Explain the acquisition
and
variations
of
handwriting
characteristics
Recognize appropriate
and
sufficient
standards
*Inter active
Online
discussion
*Lecture
* Syllabus
*Power
Point
Presentation
*Recitation
Recognize
various
individual and class
characteristics
of
handwriting
Demonstrate capability
to examine writing
*Inter active
Online
discussion
*Lecture
* Syllabus
*Power
Point
Presentation
* MIDTERM
EXAMINATION
* Recitation
*Practical - Collection of
standards and
Handwriting
(Refer to cited
references)
(Refer to cited
references)
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Week 11 to 13 (12hrs)
identification of
handwriting
*Forms (elements of form and
letter design)
*System and its
national/radical influence
*Muscular habits and
coordination
*Straight lines
*Curves
*Angles
*Retracing
*Connections
*Size
*Slant
*Spacing
*Proportion
*Movement (Finger, Hand,
Forearm, whole arm;
Elements of writing
movement)
*Line Quality
*Tremors (causes, appearance
and kinds)
*Skills
*Rhythm
*Speed
*Shading
*Pen Pressure
*Pen lift
*Terminal and initial strokes
*Alignment
*Arrangement
*Rubric or Embellishment
1. Examination of
Signature
*Definition of signature,
Syllabus in QUESTIONED DOCUMENTS CRM 014
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3.
1.
examination
/identification
characteristics to point
out identity and nonidentity among known
and unknown writing
specimen
Perform handwriting
examination
and
identification
Cite
and
recognize
characteristics of genuine
signature
*Inter active
Online
discussion
* Syllabus
*Power
Point
Presentation
* Practical – Signature
Verification
(Refer to cited
references)
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Model signature and
Evidential signature
*Classes of signature
*Styles of signature
*Characteristics of genuine
signature
*Forgery of signature
*Proof of genuineness
Week 14to 16 (12 hrs)
Week 16to 17 (8hrs)
1.
Miscellaneous
Aspects of
Questioned
Document
Examination
*Methods of Alteration
(erasure, addition,
substitution, interlianation
and obliterations)
*Techniques in the
examination of Questioned
Documents (Microscopic,
transmitted light, oblique
light, photographic and ultra –
violet)
*Procedure in the
examination of handwriting
*Precautions to be observed
by a questioned document
examiner in the examinations
of documents
1. Examination of
Typewriting
*Development of typewriting
*Rules in typewriting
identification
*Term familiarization
Syllabus in QUESTIONED DOCUMENTS CRM 014
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2.
Recognize style and habits
in execution of signature
*Lecture
1.
Determine
specific
application
of
various
techniques
in
the
miscellaneous aspects of
questioned
documents
examination
Recognize different forms
of alterations and methods
of commission
*Inter active
Online
discussion
*Lecture
* Syllabus
*Power
Point
Presentation
*Practical – Oblique
light examination,
restoration of
obliterated writings,
decipherment of
indented wrtings.
(Refer to cited
references)
Demonstrate capability to
perform
typewriting
examination
Recognize
proper
procedure for obtaining
typewriting standards
*Inter active
Online
discussion
*Lecture
* Syllabus
*Power
Point
Presentation
*Recitation
*Practical – Typewriting
identification
(Refer to cited
references)
2.
1.
2.
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*Typeface defects
*Typewriting standards
Week 18 (4hrs)
1.
Understanding
Professional
Questioned
Document
Examination
Practices
*sec 23 of RA 6506
*sec 49 Rule 130 of the Rules
of Court in the Philippines
*Prohibitions in questioned
document examination
*Court testimony of
questioned document expert
in the witness stand
3.
1.
2.
Recognize
and
cite
identifying characteristics
of typewritten specimen
Cite legal provisions as
basis
of
forensic
questioned
document
examination practices
Discuss
the
role
of
questioned
document
examiner as an expert in
judicial proceedings
*Inter active
Online
discussion
*Lecture
* Syllabus
*Power
Point
Presentation
* Recitation
*Final Examination
(Refer to cited
references)
Prepared by:
Mark Anthony R Rigor
Noted by:
Rizalino D Flores III
Associate Dean
Syllabus in QUESTIONED DOCUMENTS CRM 014
Prepared by: Mark Anthony R Rigor
Dr. Yolanda S Lira
Dean
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