Scenario
Since you are an experienced fraud investigator, your supervisor has asked you to lead a training session for newly hired investigators at your firm. This training session should focus on the intricacies of Rule 26 and other legal compliance measures regarding the collection and sharing of evidence in fraud investigations, including the role of the expert witness. The presentation should equip the investigators with the knowledge and skills necessary to ensure that evidence collection and other parts of their investigations are conducted with integrity and follow legal guidelines that result in successful prosecution of fraud cases.
Directions
Using the provided PowerPoint presentation template, apply Rule 26 and other legal requirements to the role of the fraud investigator. Be sure to include speaker notes for each slide to clearly articulate the information that should be presented. Specifically, you must address the following rubric criteria:
- Describe the framework for collecting and handling evidence as prescribed by Rule 26.
- Discuss the importance of following Rule 26 and other legal guidelines for the discovery and handling of evidence in a fraud investigation.
- Explain how Rule 26 can help a fraud investigator anticipate legal challenges regarding evidence collection.
- Describe how legal requirements might differ between collecting evidence and sharing evidence in a fraud investigation.
What to Submit
Submit your 6-slide Microsoft PowerPoint presentation with speaker notes by completing the Module Seven Presentation Template. Sources should be cited according to APA style.
Module Seven Presentation Rubric
| Criteria | Exemplary (100%) | Proficient (90%) | Needs Improvement (70%) | Not Evident (0%) | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Framework | Exceeds proficiency in an exceptionally clear, insightful, or sophisticated manner | Describes the framework for collecting and handling evidence as prescribed by Rule 26 | Shows progress toward proficiency, but with errors or omissions; areas for improvement may include adding details related to describing the framework for collecting and handling evidence as prescribed by Rule 26 | Does not attempt criterion | 20 |
| Rule 26 | Exceeds proficiency in an exceptionally clear, insightful, or sophisticated manner | Discusses the importance of following Rule 26 and other legal guidelines for the discovery and handling of evidence in a fraud investigation | Shows progress toward proficiency, but with errors or omissions; areas for improvement may include adding details related to discussing the importance of following Rule 26 and other legal guidelines for the discovery and handling of evidence in a fraud investigation | Does not attempt criterion | 20 |
| Legal Challenges | Exceeds proficiency in an exceptionally clear, insightful, or sophisticated manner | Explains how Rule 26 can help a fraud investigator anticipate legal challenges regarding evidence collection | Shows progress toward proficiency, but with errors or omissions; areas for improvement may include adding details related to explaining how Rule 26 can help a fraud investigator anticipate legal challenges regarding evidence collection | Does not attempt criterion | 20 |
| Legal Requirements | Exceeds proficiency in an exceptionally clear, insightful, or sophisticated manner | Describes how legal requirements might differ between collecting evidence and sharing evidence in a fraud investigation | Shows progress toward proficiency, but with errors or omissions; areas for improvement may include adding details related to describing how legal requirements might differ between collecting evidence and sharing evidence in a fraud investigation | Does not attempt criterion | 20 |
| Clear Communication | Exceeds proficiency with an intentional use of language that promotes a thorough understanding | Consistently and effectively communicates in an organized way to a specific audience | Shows progress towards proficiency, but communication is inconsistent or ineffective in a way that negatively impacts understanding | Shows no evidence of consistent, effective, or organized communication | 10 |
| Citations and Attributions | Uses citations for ideas requiring attribution, with few or no minor errors | Uses citations for ideas requiring attribution, with consistent minor errors | Uses citations for ideas requiring attribution, with major errors | Does not use citations for ideas requiring attribution | 10 |
| Total: | 100% |