Graphology Today

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Handwriting is everywhere in the notes people leave for their spouse, even on their checks. All those pieces of paper are study material for a graphologist. Graphology is the study of handwriting analysis. There are a couple of different methods that a gGraphologist [Is this a proper noun? If not, do not capitalize the first letter.]can use to study a sample depending on the circumstance. Graphology is being used for[You need to give a short explanation for how graphology is used; technically, it is not used “for” court but “in” court as a process.]is applied in various fields these days. It is used in court to help select a jury. A lot of businesses are beginning to use it as part of their hiring process. The study of handwriting has been around for centuries although, as time goes by more and more is learned.[Run-on—can you determine why?

Your intro needs an element to draw the reader in—why should I want or need to read this?] Through the study of graphology you even make small changes to your personality.

Handwriting analysis is a way to examine a person's personality. You can learn limited details such as if they are very aggressive, but you can not't [No contractions. ]tell things like: gender, religion, race, color, age, political leaning, cultural influences, physical strength, and beauty, social background, educational status, and financial status (limitations). [Use parentheses (…) and not square brackets for citations. The period is in the wrong place—it goes AFTER the citation.]Graphology was considered an occult[What do you mean by this? This is a noun and not an adjective, so it can’t describe graphology. ] practice for years. Now however, it is classed as a form of psychology. Graphology does not pre...

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...o speculate what more will be learned about the letters T and I even though so much is known already. Just as DNA graphology maybe one day help to free innocent prisoners, and help convict people who otherwise might have gotten away. Graphology is a good way to get an unbiased look in to a person's physiological self. Handwriting is everywhere, and most people do not realize what can be learned from just a little note that they wrote.

Works Cited

Branston, B. “Graphology.” Internet Health Library, N.p. 1995. Web. 14 Feb, 2012 .

“Limitations.” Handwriting Personality Profile, N.p. 1998. Web. 14 Feb, 2012

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Levitt, Irene. Brain Writing. Richmond: The Oakleaf Press, 2004. Print.

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