All chart items are given grading information. Grades on
an item classify or provide an evaluation of some quality of the information
that is represented by that item. For example, if the information
is reliable, confidential or from a trustworthy source.
To set descriptions and grades:
- Right-click an item, and select Edit Item Properties.
The Edit window is shown.
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Select .
- Enter the description.
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Select the grades to add to an item from the lists in the Grades area. The following system is
an example of one such system, but this grading system might differ in your organization:
| Option | Description |
|---|
| Grade 1 |
A to E and Ungraded Used for the reliability of the source of the information, where A
signifies that there is no doubt of the trustworthiness and competence of the source. E signifies
that there is considerable doubt. |
| Grade 2 |
1 - 5 and Ungraded Used for the confidence in this particular piece of information that
is provided by the source, where one signifies that the information is known to be true. Five
signifies that the information is suspected to be false or malicious. |
| Grade 3 |
1 - 5 and Ungraded Used for the privacy rating of the information, that is, its
confidentiality status, where one signifies that it can be freely disseminated to other suitable
agencies. Five signifies that it must not be disseminated to anyone without explicit
permission. |
- Select the source type.
For example, a source
type might be Informant, Witness, or Officer.
- Select or enter a source reference.
- Click OK.
