A written account is a written document that records information about facts or occurrences. A written account Charge sheet, day book, police blotter, rap sheet, blotter-a daily written record of occurrences (such as arrests) in a police station. Blotter information is recorded on these papers to keep track of crimes being committed and criminals being arrested. Other examples include: arrest reports, body language analysis, case studies, evaluation forms, narrative reports, probation reports. The term "account" also has other meanings, such as a list of items accounting for all or part of something else. For example, an account of causes can be used to describe a detailed explanation of how events led to another event. This type of account would include information about each cause from which it could be inferred that someone or something must have played a role in the development of the situation. An account of events can also mean a detailed description of what happened over a certain period of time. For example, an officer might write an account of an incident that included descriptions of what was said by whom and any other relevant details about the confrontation. Last but not least, the word "account" can also mean a statement of facts or opinions made by one person to another.