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    The validity and reliability of forensic handwriting examination
    Terry Elmaleh
    • Mar 4, 2020
    • 5 min

    The validity and reliability of forensic handwriting examination

    RELIABILITY AND VALIDITY OF HANDWRITING EXAMINATION This story says it all…..There was a drunkard who was searching for a key under a...
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    Does handwriting examination employ a scientific methodology: does it utilise scientific principles
    Terry Elmaleh
    • Mar 4, 2020
    • 4 min

    Does handwriting examination employ a scientific methodology: does it utilise scientific principles

    Science is based on Francis Bacon’s fourfold rule of thumb” Observe – Measure – Explain – Verify. The Webster dictionary describes...
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    Being Aware of Cognitive Bias, and most especially Blind Spot Bias
    Terry Elmaleh
    • Mar 4, 2020
    • 3 min

    Being Aware of Cognitive Bias, and most especially Blind Spot Bias

    It is essential that the Forensic Handwriting Examiner is aware of the types of biases that she can be prone to which could compromise...
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    Identifying who can cope with stress
    Terry Elmaleh
    • Mar 4, 2020
    • 2 min

    Identifying who can cope with stress

    A person who feels stressed can be described as someone who is experiencing his present surrounding environment in an unwanted or...
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    Recruitment and selection - employing a personality
    Terry Elmaleh
    • Mar 4, 2020
    • 2 min

    Recruitment and selection - employing a personality

    Any organisation faces the challenge of recruiting and selecting the people that are going to make things happen. This has to be done in...
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    Drawbacks of the selection interview
    Terry Elmaleh
    • Mar 4, 2020
    • 2 min

    Drawbacks of the selection interview

    The interview is the most used but often least useful selection tool in recruiting staff and should be used in conjunction with other...
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    What is Handwriting Analysis
    Terry Elmaleh
    • Mar 4, 2020
    • 5 min

    What is Handwriting Analysis

    Handwriting analysis is the holistic examination of handwriting used to form a personality and character profile for different...
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    "Writing is in fact one of the most permanent and unconscious of human habits" - Albert S. Osborn
    Terry Elmaleh
    • Mar 3, 2020
    • 2 min

    "Writing is in fact one of the most permanent and unconscious of human habits" - Albert S. Osborn

    A powerful justification for the veracity of handwriting analysis and forensic handwriting examination. The Cambridge dictionary defines...
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    The Conundrum of Engaging an Forensic Handwriting/Document Examiner (FHE) as an expert witness in So
    Terry Elmaleh
    • Oct 29, 2017
    • 5 min

    The Conundrum of Engaging an Forensic Handwriting/Document Examiner (FHE) as an expert witness in So

    The conundrum An FHE is engaged by private individuals, corporates or members of the legal profession who seek to shed light on anomalies...
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    The case for cursive
    Terry Elmaleh
    • Jan 26, 2017
    • 1 min

    The case for cursive

    Cursive increases recall, retention and comprehension. Also fine motor dexterity and increases literacy.
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    Radio interview on handwriting analysis and forensic handwriting examination
    Terry Elmaleh
    • Aug 25, 2016
    • 1 min

    Radio interview on handwriting analysis and forensic handwriting examination

    http://chaifm.com/images/Podcasts/MorningMayhem/160823AMMC%20-%20Terry%20%20Hand%20writing%20analysis.mp3 #HandwritingAnalysis...
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    The case for teaching cursive handwriting. A white paper setting out the truth about cursive handwri
    Terry Elmaleh
    • Jun 18, 2016
    • 1 min

    The case for teaching cursive handwriting. A white paper setting out the truth about cursive handwri

    http://www.ahafhandwriting.org/sites/default/pdf/white-paper.pdf #cursivehandwriting #teachingcursivehandwriting #digitalageofwriting
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    Should handwriting have a future? Is it still relevant?
    Terry Elmaleh
    • Mar 9, 2016
    • 1 min

    Should handwriting have a future? Is it still relevant?

    Handwriting is crucial for many reasons but certainly because it is one of the things that sets us apart as being human. No one can deny...
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    A "very" person - an emotional volcano
    Terry Elmaleh
    • Jan 14, 2016
    • 1 min

    A "very" person - an emotional volcano

    There are no half measures with this writer ....... He is very jealous, very passionate, wounds easily and offends easily. Loves and...
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    We are our handwriting...
    Terry Elmaleh
    • Dec 12, 2015
    • 1 min

    We are our handwriting...

    Our writing is as distinctive a mark of who we are as are our finger prints, DNA, facial features or teeth patterns. From the very outset...
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    Signatures & Symbols in Graphology
    Terry Elmaleh
    • Dec 7, 2015
    • 1 min

    Signatures & Symbols in Graphology

    Is it not fascinating that this writer has embodied his entire being into his musical soul? His signature portrays the importance, not...
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    Does handwriting analysis give information on personality characteristics such as: Is perfectionism
    Terry Elmaleh
    • Dec 3, 2015
    • 1 min

    Does handwriting analysis give information on personality characteristics such as: Is perfectionism

    Perfectionism as seen in handwriting analysis can be both functional and productive and the opposite. When the perfectionist is striving...
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    What can handwriting analysis tell you about what your logo says about your company?
    Terry Elmaleh
    • Dec 3, 2015
    • 1 min

    What can handwriting analysis tell you about what your logo says about your company?

    It says a great deal and is probably one of the most important marketing tools in defining a company’s personality and master plan. The...
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    Is neat handwriting a positive indicator in handwriting analysis
    Terry Elmaleh
    • Dec 3, 2015
    • 1 min

    Is neat handwriting a positive indicator in handwriting analysis

    "Oh - my handwriting is so untidy and totally illegible......" If the candidate for employment has neat handwriting is this going to...
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