Handwriting Analysis

A person who scientifically analyzes handwriting.

• Exemplar

• Document Expert

• Document Analysis

• Questioned Document

A standard document of known origin and authorship used in handwriting analysis.

• Exemplar

• Questioned Document

• Counterfeiting

• Forgery

Evidence handwriting may be compared to pre-existing exemplars of someone’s handwriting or requested exemplars of their writing.

• True

• False

Document experts analyze paper and ink as well as the writing to determine authenticity.

• True

• False

The handwriting on top is

• Sloped up

• Sloped down

• Slanted up

• Slanted down

The word jumps shows what correct analysis?

• The line habit is inconsistent as the p should be below the line, and it is above the line.

• The j and p are perfect examples of fancy loops and curls.

• The dot for the j is inconsistently behind the letter

• The person consistently connects letters without using cursive.

What does the image suggest about the dotting of 'i' and crossing of 't'?

• They are consistent and uniform across different individuals.

• They are irrelevant in handwriting analysis.

• They are highly varied between individuals.

• They are always made with straight lines and simple dots.

What should you look for during the Evaluation step of handwriting analysis?

• Similarities in the known and unknown samples

• Differences in the slant of letters only

• The age of the writing sample

• The emotional state of the writer

How unique is handwriting compared to fingerprints according to the handwriting theory?

• Handwriting is less unique than fingerprints.

• Handwriting is not unique at all.

• Handwriting is just as unique as fingerprints.

• Handwriting is more unique than fingerprints.

What is the primary focus of handwriting analysis in forensic science?

• Identifying the writer of a document

• Determining the age of the ink

• Analyzing the paper quality

• Detecting the emotional state of the writer