Sherlock Holmes with his deerstalker hat and magnifying glass is the most familiar image of the Investigator. However, this is a narrow-minded representation of the Investigator.
The investigative process does not belong to the police or private detective. Investigation is at the heart of every human activity. Scholars investigate. Antique dealers and appraisers investigate. Investors investigate. Medical Doctors investigate. In one way or another, we all investigate something or other. To investigate is to seek a solution. It is the application of information collection skills, logic, and analytical skills.
This is the last article of 2009. The next article will appear on Google-Free Wednesday, 6 January 2010.
Great Blog…full of excellent information. I will be a regular visitor.