Francesco/who-killed-jfk huggingface dataset:
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SECRET26. CAN THINK ON HIS FEET. X27. COMES UP WITH SOLUTIONS TO PROBLEMS. X28. STIMULATING TO ASSOCIATES, A "SPARK PLUG". X X29. TOUGH MINDED. X30. OBSERVANT. X31. CAPABLE. X32. CLEAR THINKING. X33. COMPLETES ASSIGNMENTS WITHIN ALLOWABLE TIME LIMITS. X34. EVALUATES SELF REALISTICALLY. X X35. WELL INFORMED ABOUT CURRENT EVENTS. X X36. DELIBERATE. X37. EFFECTIVE IN DISCUSSIONS WITH ASSOCIATES. X X38. IMPLEMENTS DECISIONS REGARD- LESS OF OWN FEELINGS. X39. THOUGHTFUL OF OTHERS. X40. WORKS WELL UNDER PRESSURE. X X41. DISPLAYS JUDGMENT. X42. GIVES CREDIT WHERE CREDIT IS DUE. X X43. HAS DRIVE. X44. IS SECURITY CONSCIOUS. X45. VERSATILE. X46. HIS CRITICISM IS CONSTRUCTIVE. X47. ABLE TO INFLUENCE OTHERS. X48. FACILITATES SMOOTH OPERATION OF HIS OFFICE. X X49. DOES NOT REQUIRE STRONG AND CONTINUOUS SUPERVISION. X50. A GOOD SUPERVISOR.SECTION VA. WHAT ARE HIS OUTSTANDING STRENGTHS?Subject is conscientious, hard-working and more than willing to work long hours. Subject has a good background and experience in maintaining agent records. Subject has assumed his present responsibilities with a minimum of supervision.B. WHAT ARE HIS OUTSTANDING WEAKNESSES?Subject is weak in his ability to express himself in writing.SECRET
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SECRET26. CAN THING ON HIS FEET.    X27. COMES UP WITH SOLUTIONS TO    PROBLEMS.    X28. STIMULATING TO ASSOCIATES, A    "SPARK PLUG".    X29. TOUGH MINDED.    X30. OBSERVANT.    X31. CAPABLE.    X32. CLEAR THINKING.    X33. COMPLETES ASSIGNMENTS WITHIN    ALLOWABLE TIME LIMITS.    X34. EVALUATES SELF REALISTICALLY.    X35. WELL INFORMED ABOUT CURRENT    EVENTS.    X36. DELIBERATE.    X37. EFFECTIVE IN DISCUSSIONS WITH    ASSOCIATES.    X38. IMPLEMENTS DECISIONS REGARD-    LESS OF OWN FEELINGS.    X39. THOUGHTFUL OF OTHERS.    X40. WORKS WELL UNDER PRESSURE.    X41. DISPLAYS JUDGEMENT.    X42. GIVES CREDIT WHERE CREDIT IS    DUE.    X43. HAS DRIVE.    X44. IS SECURITY CONSCIOUS.    X45. VERSATILE.    X46. HIS CRITICISM IS CONSTRUCTIVE.    X47. ABLE TO INFLUENCE OTHERS.    X48. FACILITATES SMOOTH OPERATION    OF HIS OFFICE.    X49. DOES NOT REQUIRE STRONG AND    CONTINUOUS SUPERVISION.    X50. A GOOD SUPERVISOR.    XSECTION VA. WHAT ARE HIS OUTSTANDING STRENGTHS?Subject is conscientious, hard-working, and more than willing to work long hours. He has a good background and experience in maintaining agent records. Subject has assumed his present responsibilities with a minimum of supervision.B. WHAT ARE HIS OUTSTANDING WEAKNESSES?Subject is weak in his ability to express himself in writing.SECRET
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# SECRETSECURITY INFORMATIONPERSONNEL EVALUATION REPORTItems 1 through 6 will be completed by Administrative or personnel Officer1. NAME   WOODS, James S.2. GRADE   OS-53. POSITION TITLE   Intel. Anal, CD-FI4. OFFICE   DDP/FI/RISTAFF OR DIVISIONP & R BranchBRANCHConsol SectionDEPT'L.IF FIELD, SPECIFY STATIONFIELD5. PERIOD COVERED BY REPORT   From   21 Apr. 53To20 Apr. 546. TYPE OF REPORT   [ ] Initial   [X] Annual   [ ] Reassignment   [ ] Special   [ ] Reassignment of SupervisorItems 7 through 10 will be completed by the person evaluated7. LIST YOUR MAJOR DUTIES IN APPROXIMATE ORDER OF IMPORTANCE, WITH A BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF EACH. OMIT MINOR DUTIES.   As senior anaylist on the EE/FI/G/Z area my duties consist of:(A) Consolidating personality files which entails the following: (1) Make a complete search in Index on all references pertaining to the subject, (2) gathering all references in RI/Files, (3) anaylyzing documents for inclusion in 201, (4) preparing a summary of reference sheet which notes the disposition of all the documents put in the case.(B) Liaison with the area desk.(c) Supervising the work of the junior anaylist.8. LIST COURSES OF INSTRUCTION COMPLETED DURING REPORT PERIOD.Name of Course Location Length of Course Date ComplatedNONE9. IN WHAT TYPE OF WORK ARE YOU PRIMARILY INTERESTED?   Intelligence work at the desk level.   IF DIFFERENT FROM YOUR PRESENT JOB, EXPLAIN YOUR QUALIFICATIONS (APTITUDE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS).   Two years experience in RI.10. 12 April 1954DATEJames S ShoodsSIGNATUREItems 11 through 18 will be completed by Supervisor11. BRIEFLY DESCRIBE THIS PERSON'S PERFORMANCE ON THE MAJOR DUTIES LISTED UNDER ITEM 7 ABOVE.    Mr. Woods has performed his duties conscientiously and well. He possesses a great deal of energy, is extremely industrious and has maintained excellent relations in his liaison with the area desk.FORM NO. 37-151MAY 1952SECRET
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SECRETSECURITY INFORMATION12. IN WHAT RESPECT IS THIS PERSON'S PERFORMANCE ON PRESENT JOB MOST NOTICEABLY GOOD OR OUTSTANDING?Mr. Woods has performed his duties most outstandingly by virtue of his formation and maintenance of excellent liaison relations.13. ON WHAT ASPECT OF PERFORMANCE SHOULD THIS PERSON CONCENTRATE EFFORT FOR SELF IMPROVEMENT?14. COMMENT ON THIS PERSON'S ABILITY TO HANDLE GREATER RESPONSIBILITIES NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.Mr. Woods has handled his present responsibilities admirably and I am certain he would be capable of handling additional ones as the opportunity occurs.15. ARE THERE OTHER DUTIES WHICH BETTER SUIT THIS PERSON'S QUALIFICATIONS? (Recommend appropriate reassignment, if possible.)Mr. Woods could qualify as an Intelligence Analyst in any of the appropriate section of RI.16. WHAT TRAINING OR ROTATION DO YOU RECOMMEND FOR THIS PERSON?None at this time17. IF PERFORMANCE DURING REPORT PERIOD HAS BEEN UNSATISFACTORY, THERE IS ATTACHED COPY OF MEMORANDUM NOTIFYING THIS PERSON OF UNSATISFACTORY PERFORMANCE.18. THIS PERSONNEL EVALUATION REPORT HAS BEEN DISCUSSED WITH THE PERSON EVALUATED. ADDITIONAL COMMENTS INCLUDING COMMENT ON ITEMS 7, 8 AND 9, ARE SHOWN BELOW UNDER ITEM 20.DATE13 April 54SIGNATURE OF SUPERVISORHarry D. Randall19. I HAVE REVIEWED THE ABOVE REPORT. (Comments, if any, are shown in item 20.)DATE18 May 1954SIGNATURE OF REVIEWING OFFICIALJohn B. Smith20. COMMENTS: (if necessary, may be continued on reverse-side, of cover sheet.)Subject transferred to FE effective 25 April 1954.SECRET
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# SECRETSECURITY INFORMATIONPERSONNEL EVALUATION REPORTItems 1 through 6 will be completed by Administrative of Personnel Officer1. NAME   WOODS   James   S2. GRADE   GS-43. POSITION TITLE   File Clerk4. OFFICE   DD/P   STAFF OR DIVISION   FI   BRANCH   FI   DEPT'L. IP FIELD, SPECIFY STATION   FIELD5. PERIOD COVERED BY REPORT   From 4-21-52 to 4-21-536. TYPE OF REPORT   Initial   Annual   SpecialReassignmentReassignment of SupervisorItems 7 through 10 will be completed by the person evaluated7. LIST YOUR MAJOR DUTIES IN APPROXIMATE ORDER OF IMPORTANCE, WITH A BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF EACH. OMIT MINOR DUTIES.   Review and Analize material for consolidation of 201 Personality Files. This   includen making a comelete impartial nare check in RI/SC Index and a complete   search for all material pertinent to the subset in the RT/Files. Also   jotain liaison with the .After reviewing documents, wike up Crossed and any Docwent cha ces93 necessary. Complete 4 Summary of References Form listing all referencesreviewd and the action taken on cach.8. LIST COURSES OF INSTRUCTION COMPLETED OURING REPORT PERIOD.Name of CourseLocationLength of CourseDate CompletedKono9. IN CHAT TYPE OF AGES ARE YOU PRIMARILY INTERFSTED?IN OIFFERENT FROM YOUR PRESENT JOB, EXPLAIN FOUR QUALIFICATIONS LAPTITUDE, KNOWLEDGE, SAILLS).Two yoors of Accounting and law acl.oel.10. 2 April 1953James S toodsDATESIGNATUREItems 11 through 18 olll be completed by Supervisor11. BRIEFLY DESCRIBE THIS PERSON'S PERFORMANCE ON THE MAJOR DUTIES LISTED UNDER ITEM 7 ABOVE.Mr. Wooda' performance in this section has been vory satisfactory. While stillin a trënee position, hoia learning the procedure of this section very wall. He isextremely industrious and shows little inclination to waste timo.
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SECRETSECURITY INFORMATION12. IN WHAT RESPECT IS THIS PERSON'S PERFORMANCE ON PRESENT JOB MOST NOTICEABLY GOOD OR OUTSTANDING?Mr. Woods has been most outstanding by virtue of his industry.13. ON WHAT ASPECT OF PERFORMANCE SHOULD THIS PERSON CONCENTRATE EFFORT FOR SELF IMPROVEMENT?14. COMMENT ON THIS PERSON'S ABILITY TO HANDLE GREATER RESPONSIBILITIES NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.Mr. Woods has had little opportunity to show his ability, in this line, so far.15. ARE THERE OTHER DUTIES WHICH BETTER SUIT THIS PERSON'S QUALIFICATIONS? (Recommend appropriate reassignment, if possible.)Due to his position as trainee, other duties cannot be considered, but I feel that he is quite capable of filling any number of jobs in RI.16. WHAT TRAINING OR ROTATION DO YOU RECOMMEND FOR THIS PERSON?None at this time.17. IF PERFORMANCE DURING REPORT PERIOD HAS BEEN UNSATISFACTORY, THERE IS ATTACHED COPY OF MEMORANDUM NOTIFYING THIS PERSON OF UNSATISFACTORY PERFORMANCE.18. THIS PERSONNEL EVALUATION REPORT HAS BEEN DISCUSSED WITH THE PERSON EVALUATED. ADDITIONAL COMMENTS INCLUDING COMMENT ON ITEMS 7, 8 AND 9, ARE SHOWN BELOW UNDER ITEM 20.20 April 1953Harry D. RandallDATESIGNATURE OF SUPERVISOR19. I HAVE REVIEWED THE ABOVE REPORT. (Comments, if any, are shown in Item 20.)John B. SmithDATESIGNATURE OF REVIEWING OFFICIAL20. COMMENTS: (If necessary, may be continued on reverse side of cover sheet.)SECRET
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# ELECTION, DECLINATION, OR WAIVEROF LIFE INSURANCE COVERAGEFEDERAL EMPLOYEES GROUP LIFE INSURANCE PROGRAMIMPORTANTAGENCY INSTRUCTIONSON BACK OF ORIGINALTO COMPLETE THIS FORM-1. FOLLOW THESE GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:   * Read the back of the "Duplicate" carefully before you fill in the form.   * Fill in BOTH COPIES of the form. Type or use ink,   * Do not detach any part.2. FILL IN THE IDENTIFYING INFORMATION BELOW (please print or type):NAME (last) (first) (middle) DATE OF BIRTH (month, day, year) SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERWOODS James Sauvie FEB 20 1928 502 16 6806EMPLOYING DEPARTMENT OR AGENCY LOCATION (City, State, ZIP Code)10100323. MARK AN "X" IN ONE OF THE BOXES BELOW. (do NOT mark more than one):Mark hereIf youWANT BOTHoptional andregularinsurance(A)ELECTION OF OPTIONAL (IN ADDITION TO REGULAR) INSURANCEI elect the $10,000 additional optional insurance and authorize the required deductions from my salary, compensation, or annuity to pay the full cost of the optional insurance. This optional Insurance is in addition to my regular insurance.Mark hereif youDO NOT WANTOPTIONAL butdo wantregularinsurance(B)XDECLINATION OF OPTIONAL (BUT NOT REGULAR) INSURANCEI decline the $10,000 additional optional insurance. I understand that I cannot elect optional insurance until at least 1 year after the effective date of this declination and unless at the time I apply for it I am under age 50 and present satisfactory medical evidence of insurability. I understand also that my regular insurance is not affected by this declination of additional optional insurance.Mark hereif youWANT NEITHERregular noroptionalinsurance(C)WAIVER OF LIFE INSURANCE COVERAGEI desire not to be insured and I waive coverage under the Federal Employees Group Life Insurance Program. I understand that I cannot cancel this waiver and obtain regular insurance until at least 1 year after the effective date of this waiver and unless at the time I apply for insurance I am under age 59 and present satisfactory medical evidence of insurability. I understand also that I cannot now or later have the $10,000 additional optional insurance unless I have the regular insurance.4. SIGN AND DATE. IF YOU MARKED BOX "A" OR "C",   COMPLETE THE "STATISTICAL STUB." THEN RETURN   THE ENTIRE FORM TO YOUR EMPLOYING OFFICE:FOR EMPLOYING OFFICE USE ONLY(official receiving date stamp)SIGNATURE (do not print)James A. WoodsDATE4 MAR 1963ORIGINAL COPY-Retain in Official Personnel FolderSECRETSee Table of Effective Dates on back of OriginalSTANDARD FORM No. 176-7(for use only until April 30, 1964)176-101
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C-O-N-F-I-D-E-N-T-I-A-L(when filled in)TRAINING REPORTPERFORMANCE EVALUATION WORKSHOPStudent: James S. Woods Dates: 23-24 February 1978Employee No: 010032 Office: ISSService Designation:pCOURSE OBJECTIVESAt the conclusion of this Workshop, students should:1. Be familiar with the principal parts of the Agency's Personnel Evaluation Program;2. Understand their roles as supervisors in the Performanco Evaluation part of the overall Program;3. Be better prepared to deal with some of the more troublesome problems encountered in performance evaluation;4. Know how to prepare more useful Fitness Reports and conduct more effective FR interviews;5. Understand how the letter of Instruction relates to the performance evaluation process.ACHIEVEMENT RECORDThis is a certificate of attendance only. No attempt was made to evaluate student achievement in the workshop.FOR THE DIRECTOR OF TRAINING!![Signature]Instructor 10 MAR 1973DateC-O-N-F-I-D-E-T-I-A-L(when filled in
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# CERTIFICATION OF SEPAI ING EMPLOYEEMEMORANDUM FOR THE RECORD - ATTACH TO OFFICIAL PERSONNEL FOLDERI hereby acknowledge the receipt of the following forms and/or information concerni separation from CIA as indicated by check mark:1. Standard Form 8 (Notice to Federal Employee about Unemployment Compensation).2. Standard Form 55 (Notice of Conversion Privilege, Federal Employees' Group Life Insurance).3. Standard Form 55 (Agency Certification of Insurance Status, Federal Employee Group Life Insurance Act of 1954).4. Standard Form 2302 (Application for Refund of Retirement Deductions).5. Form 2595 (Authorization for Disposition of Paychecks).6. Only applicable to Retiree - Returnee (resignee from overseas assignment)   I have been advised of my right to have a medical examination before my separation from this Agency and of the importance of such a medical check to my health and well-being.7. CSC Pamphlet 51 (Re-employment Rights of Federal Employees Performing Armed Forces Duty).8. Instructions for returning to duty from Extended Leave or Active Military Service.Signature of EmployeeJames S WoodsAddress (Street, City, State, Zip Code)304 MEADOW HALL DR.ROCKVILLE, MD: 20851Date SignedCorrespondenceOvertCon
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C-O-N-F-I-D-E-N-T-I-A-L(when filled in)TRAINING REPORTPERFORMANCE EVALUATION WORKSHOPStudent: James S. Woods Dates: 23-24 February 1978Employee No: 010032 Office: ISSService Designation:DCOURSE OBJECTIVESAt the conclusion of this Workshop, students should:1. Be familiar with the principal parts of the Agency's Personnel Evaluation Program;2. Understand their roles as supervisors in the Performance Evaluation part of the overall Program;3. Be better prepared to deal with some of the more troublesome problems oncountered in performance evaluation;4. Know how to prepare more useful Fitness Reports and conduct more effective PR interviews;5. Understand how the Letter of Instruction relates to the performance evaluation process.ACHIEVEMENT RECORDThis is a certificate of attendance only. No attempt was made to evaluate student achievement in the workshop.FOR THE DIRECTOR OF TRAINING:![signature]Instructor 10 MAR 1973DateC-0-11-F-I-D-E-I-I-A-L(when filled Ar
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ADMINISTRATIVE - INTERNAL USE ONLY![logo of information services staff]3 February 1977MEMORANDUM FOR THE RECORDFROM : ISS/Training StaffSUBJECT: Document Analysis II for Records Management Officers1. Jim Woods -OFF has satisfactorily completed the Document Analysis IT Course given for Division and Staff Records Management Officers by ISS Training Officer, JoEllen S. McCann. Classes were held daily from 0900 to 1250 hours from 29 November through 10 December 1976:2. The topics covered in the course were records principles and processing procedures used by Data Management Section analysts for initial input of correspondence into the DDO Records System. The students also covered the official files system and indexing criteria as they currently exist and discussed some of the drawbacks and possible systems changes we might expect in the next few years. Periodic exercises were given to test the students comprehension of topics discussed.![signature of JoEllen McCann]JoEllen McCannADMINISTRATIVE - INTERNAL USE ONLY
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20 JUL 1976I, the undersigned, authorize the Office of Personnel to give to: CartBlanche whatever information is necessary for me to obtain a credit card.![James S. Woods's Signature]James S. Woods
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# CERTIFICATEOFTRAININGTHIS IS TO CERTIFY THATJAMES WOODSSUCCESSFULLY COMPLETEDSUPERVISORY COUNSELING WORKSHOPON26 - 27 AUGUST 1976INFORMATION SERVICES GROUP![signature]Peggy HallCHIEF, ISG TRAINING
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TRAINING REPORTOFFICE OF TRAININGThis certifies that James S. Hoods has successfully completed the Introduction to Micrographics Seminar #2 which was conducted from 24 July to 25 July 1974.This seminar provides basic information on microphotography and explores the application of this technology in controlling overburdened and sometimes inefficient paperwork systems. Specific blocks of instruction include: Image Recording Techniques, Microfilm Formats, Viewers and Viewer-Printers, Indexing Methods, Computer Output Microfilm (COM), Micropublishing, and Development and Implementation of Agency Applications. Participants receive a portfolio of various samples of microfomms, a Glossary of Micrographic Terres, and a Priver on Information Science.FOR THE DIRECTOR OF TRAINING:Edward A. ScroskieCourse Coordinator
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# UNIVERSITY OF MARYLANDEUROPEAN DIVISION - UNIVERSITY COLLEGEOFFICE OF THE REGISTRARReport of HOCUS, James S. Student CopyTerm 1, Acad. Yr. 1971/72 at Rome Center| COURSE   | Semester Hours | GRADE || -------- | -------------- | ----- || ITAL 111 | 3              | B     |Signature of Instructor: DeSantis* If Incomplete is to be assigned, student must have attended three-fourths of class meetings. Indicate below remaining work,  e. g. final exam, term paper, reports, etc.Grade to Date Deadline date for completion, if establishedThe student is responsible for arranging with the instructor for completion of these requirements.Final Grade ReportGrading System:A - Superior ScholarshipB - Good ScholarshipC - Average ScholarshipD - Passing ScholarshipF(a) - Failure AcademicF(n) - Failure Non-AttendanceI - IncompleteWX - Withdrew during first half of termWF - Withdrew failing during second half of termX - Emergency received official withdrawal# UNIVERSITY OF MARYLANDEUROPEAN DIVISION - UNIVERSITY COLLEGEOFFICE OF THE REGISTRARReport of HOCUS, James S. Student CopyTerm 2, Acad. Yr. 1971/72 at Rome Center| COURSE   | Semester Hours | GRADE || -------- | -------------- | ----- || ITAL 112 | 3              | B     |Signature of Instructor: DeSantis* If Incomplete is to be assigned, student must have attended three-fourths of class meetings. Indicate below remaining work, e. g. final exam, term paper, reports, etc.Grade to Date Deadline date for completion, if establishedThe student is responsible for arranging with the instructor for completion of these requirements.
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Americans Forced Orientation -16 HoursJapan80-81 March 19616 StationsStudent: EOTVED, James B.Year of Debut: 1988DOB date: April 1952Grade: GS-9Office: 73Mention for the individual employee or development and the Agency,in the area of assignment, useful informationro: Long.to the United26 April 1961/s/ KENNETH R. COLVIN
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Japan16 term troop Orientation 20-21 March 1961 6WOODS, Louise (Dependant, James S.)Student:Grade:Office:26 April 1961/of/ MARVIN E. COUPE
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3-L-C-R-E-T# WRITING WORKSHOP (INTERMEDIATE) NO. 2TRAINING EVALUATION## SECTION 1: IDENTIFYING INFORMATION| NAME            | SEX | DATES OF COURSE               | NO. OF STUDENTS || --------------- | :-: | ----------------------------- | :-------------: || WOODS, James 8. |  M  | 26 October - 19 November 1959 |       17        || DATE OF BIRTH    | EOD DATE   | GRADE OR RANK | OFFICE            || ---------------- | ---------- | ------------- | ----------------- || 20 February 1928 | April 1952 | GS-9          | FE/Administration || PROJECTED ASSIGNMENT OR PRESENT POSITION || ---------------------------------------- || Records Officer                          |## SECTION II: OBJECTIVE OF THE COURSETo stimulate habits of thoughtful, self-critical writing for intelligence production.## SECTION III: SPECIFIC CHARACTERISTICS OF THE COURSEThe class is conducted for 10 to 15 students in morning sessions over a period of four weeks. There are three sessions during the first week and two thereafter for three weeks. The course is run on the "learn by practice" system. A number of writing tests are given in class, and they are evaluated against national and agency norms. The trainees also prepare written exercises and have an opportunity to rewrite some of them during later sessions. Students may use the form and substance of their own office's written product. Special attention is paid to logical organization, diction, sentence structure and other mechanics of writing. The trainees receive detailed comments on their papers and are encouraged to discuss special writing problems with the staff.## SECTION IV: HOW THE STUDENTS ARE EVALUATEDStaff members observe the student's writing ability, any change demonstrated, and application to the course material. The evaluation represents their agreed comments based on the student's total performance.
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8-E-C-R-E-T## SECTION V: REPORT OF STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTMr. Hoods added to the good improvement in machenios of expression he had achieved in the Basic Writing Workshop. He has now developed the ability to write mooth, compact, and readable sentences. He also learned to organize topics moro offectively, and with further writing aparience, he can develop the ability to urite analytical papers of a professional caliber.![signature of Chier Instructor]8-2-C-R-E-T
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S-E-C-R-E-TWRITING WORKSHOP (BASIC) NO. 2TRAINING EVALAJATIONSECTION I: IDENTIFYING INFORMATION| NAME            | SEX | DATES OF COURSE         | NO. OF STUDENTS || --------------- | :-: | ----------------------- | --------------- || WOODS, James 8. |  M  | 21 Sept. - 15 Oct. 1959 | 13              || DATE OF BIRTH    | FOD DATE   | GRADE OR RANK | OFFICE            || ---------------- | ---------- | ------------- | ----------------- || 20 February 1928 | April 1952 | 03-9          | FR/Administration |PROJECTED ASSIGNMENT OF PRESENT POSITIONRecords OfficerSECTION II: OBJECTIVE OF THE COURSETo stimulate habits of thoughtful, self-critical writing for intelligence production.SECTION III: SPECIFIC CHARACTERISTICS OF THE COURSEThe plan is conducted for ten to fifteen students. It runs for more or less three-hour morning sessions during the first week and two corresponding for three weeks. The course is run on the "learn by practice" system. A number of writing tests are given in class, and they are evaluated against national and Agency norms. The trainees also prepare written exercises and have an opportunity to rewrite some of them during later sessions. Students may use the form and substance of their own office's written product. Special attention is paid to logical organization, diction, sentence structure and other mechanics of writing. The trainees receive detailed comments on their papers and are encouraged to discuss special writing problems with the staff.SECTION IV: HOW THE STUDENTS ARE EVALUATEDStaff members observe the student's writing ability, any change demonstrated, and application to the course material. The evaluation represents their agreed comments based on the student's total performance.S-E-C-R-E-T
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S-E-C-R-E-TSECTION V: REPORT OF STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTMr. Woods considerably improved the clarity of his writing during the course, by reducing sentence errors and roundabout phrasing. His written papers reflected his gains in knowledge of basic rules of English usage. His achievement in the Writing Workshop (Basic) shows that Mr. Woods can develop good writing skills, and that he and the Agency would benefit if he took the Writing Workshop (Intermediate).Frances C. PennellCHIEF INSTRUCTOR