Inextricable link between handwriting and the brain

Interesting article about ongoing research into the link between handwriting and the brain. https://www.israel21c.org/how-our-handwriting-reveals-our-mood/ This link  between handwriting and the brain is important both for the forensic handwriting examiner who examines questioned writing, and the handwriting analyst who analyses personality through handwriting.  There are unconscious, involuntary movements

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The link between hand and brain – the significance of handwriting analysis

Much research has been conducted over the last number of centuries, into handwriting as a link between the hand and the brain. The significance of handwriting analysis to reveal the link should not be underestimated. Handwriting analysis is easily able to point to the presence of physical and

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‘Does it look the same’, is not enough in Forensic Document Examination.’

https://www.graphanex.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/misaligned-lines-image-cropped.jpgIn Forensic Document Examination, a regular comment by clients to a forensic document examiner (FHE) is “I need the signature/handwriting on this document to be analysed. That looks like my handwriting or signature, but I know I didn’t sign or write on that document or My father

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Social Cynicism Impacts Forensic Document Examination

An interesting read based on research conducted in the US to determine the link between social cynicism and unethical behaviour. This relationship between social cynicism and ethical behaviour, is also often encountered in the field of forensic document examination in South Africa. http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/pb-whmonthly/news/education/sd-me-sdsu-ethics-20171227-story.html The negative impact of

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The forensic handwriting examiner as expert witness in South Africa

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The forensic handwriting examiner can be relied upon as an expert witness to testify about the authenticity of documents.  It must always be borne in mind that the FDE should guard against bias.  A strong way to avoid bias is to remain true to the science.  Conclude

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