FCSO OPOTA Corrections Practice Test

A solid report should be complete, factual, and clear, and it should aim to be objective. Being biased means letting personal views influence the content, which compromises accuracy and fairness. When a report is biased, it may omit important facts, overemphasize one side, or use loaded language, making it harder for readers to trust or evaluate what’s presented. Completeness means including all essential details in a thorough manner, such as who, what, when, where, why, and how, plus relevant context. Factual means statements are supported by evidence, data, or documentation rather than guesses. Clear means the information is organized and expressed so readers can understand it without confusion. Because bias undermines objectivity and credibility, it is not a quality of a well-written report.