Westingtown+Detectives

**//Can You Solve The Westing Game?//**


 * //Detective Tasks //**
 * //Being a detective requires a sharp mind, quick wit, a keen eye, and the ability to use critical thinking skills. All detectives summoned to this case have proved to have these skills and must carry out the following tasks in their entirety. The Chief of Police will review all work and files maintained by each detective so be a smart sleuth and always be prepared to report to the Chief. //**

You have been hired as the Westingtown detective. Your job is to create a file on five suspects from The Westing Game. Each file should contain a detailed photograph, a list of positive character traits, a list of negative character traits, and other pertinent information(occupation, partner in the game, motives, clues or artifacts you found, family, birth certificate, etc.) in regards to the case. You will be requested by the Chief of Police to submit all case files at the conclusion of your investigation, therefore it is essential that you thoroughly investigate all suspects and pay close attention as new clues arise in the case.
 * //Westingtown Detective //**

//Process //
===1. //Make sure you read with a pen or pencil in hand, paying close attention to direct and indirect character traits from the very beginning. These are the details that will begin to build your suspect files around. //=== ===2. //Try to think beyond the book when thinking about motives, remember a good detective always asks //**WHY? **=== ===3. //Keep running lists in your detective notebook of positive and negative traits. //=== ===4. //Use time wisely and efficiently to improve your suspect files periodically. //===
 * //5. Your final case files will be presented to the Police Chief at the end of your investigation. 5 /4/12 //**

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**//<span style="color: #ff2020; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;">Have you Solved the Westing Game? //**

<span style="color: #ff2020; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Make sure you have all the pertinent information to present your files to the Chief.

<span style="color: #ff2020; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">1. You have composed a file on 5 suspects

<span style="color: #ff2020; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">2. Each file contains a suspect picture or sketch, a list of positive and negative traits,and other important information you may have found during the investigation ( occupation, partners, artifacts, clues, family members, birth certificates,etc.)

<span style="color: #ff2020; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">3. Your notes in regards to each suspect are compiled in a detailed fashion with accurate information that has been looked over and edited to reflect your hard work and intuitive detective skills.

<span style="color: #ff2020; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">4. Remember the Chief always expects your work to be in on time and presented in a professional manner. Take the time to make sure your suspect files are neat and organized.