The Annual Scientific Journal of the International Association of Document Examiners

The IADE Journal is published yearly and is edited by Katherine Koppenhaver. Members are encouraged to submit articles and research papers to Ms. Koppenhaver.

See below to download a printable PDF of recent Journals:

2024 — Volume 11

The Scientific Journal of the IADE
Vol. 11 — 2024 (PDF 1.1MB)
Editorials by Kathie Koppenhaver and Wendy Carlson / •• / Document Examination by Shayla Ford / •• / Enough Exemplars by Katherine M. Koppenhaver / •• / Experiments with Handwriting by Robert Saudek / •• / A Case of Disguise

2023 — Volume 10

The Scientific Journal of the IADE
Vol. 10 — 2023 (PDF 1.5MB)
Editorial by Kathie Koppenhaver / •• / A Unique and Challenging Anonymous Note Case by Eileen M. Page / •• / The Principles of Handwriting Identification by Katherine M. Koppenhaver / •• / Glossary of Handwriting Terms

2022 — Volume 9

The Scientific Journal of the IADE
Vol. 9 — 2022 (PDF 3.3MB)
Editorial by Kathie Koppenhaver / •• / Intentional Writing Modification by Lydia Moschou / •• / Sports Memorabilia by Richard Cope / •• / How Many Exemplars Do You Really Need by Katherine Koppenhaver / •• /

2021 — Volume 8

The Scientific Journal of the IADE
Vol. 8 — 2021 (PDF 1.9MB)
Pen and Ink Signatures Compared to Electronic Signatures by Natalie A. Bureau / •• / Who Really Invented the Alphabet / •• / Research Project on Block Printing by Kathy Koppenhaver / •• / Saving Time in the Examination of Signature Cases by Robert Baier / •• / A Case of a Fraudulent Will

2020 — Volume 7

The Scientific Journal of the IADE
Vol. 7 — 2020 (PDF 1.0MB)
Parchment by Ray Berweger and Roxanne Brand / •• / Signature Comparison, Document Examiners versus Lay People by Ray Berweger / •• / Expect the Unexpected by Katherine Koppenhaver

2019 — Volume 6

The Scientific Journal of the IADE
Vol. 6 — 2019 (PDF 1.7MB)
Distinguishing Between Natural Variations and Fundamental Differences / •• / Traumatic Events and Their Effects on Handwriting by Jeff Chadney / •• / Counterfeit Documents by Katherine Koppenhaver / •• / The Autopen by Dr. Dough Shulere / •• / Case Study—Questioned Signature of Bill Michel

2018 — Volume 5

The Scientific Journal of the IADE
Vol. 5 — 2018 (PDF 1.9MB)
Refletions on the Reality and Reseach Behind One Examiner's First Jury Trial / •• / The Importance of Having a Signature that is Difficult to Imitate or Forge / •• / Exceptions to the Rules of Handwriting Examination / •• / Presenting a Professional Image

2017 — Volume 4

The Scientific Journal of the IADE
Vol. 4 — 2017 (PDF 2.3MB)
The History of Writing Instruments by Margaret Web, QDE / •• / A Brief History of Document Examination by Katherine Koppenhaver / •• / Visual Detection of Handedness from Handwriting Alone by C. Bible / •• / Primary Qualities and Characteristics of Handwriting by M. Word / •• / Case Study – James Ricks

2016 — Volume 3

The Scientific Journal of the IADE
Vol. 3 — 2016 (PDF 6MB)
Error Term and Accuracy in Document Examination / •• / Alzheimer's Disease and Handwriting / •• / Effects of Alcohol and Mental and Physical Health Deterioration / •• / Using Handwriting Complexity to Develop Unifying Identification Theory / •• / Response to Forensic Handwriting Comparison Examination in the Courtroom / •• / Do You Need a Document Examiner or a Handwriting Analyst?

2015 — Volume 2

The Scientific Journal of the IADE
Vol. 2 — FALL 2015 (PDF 2.1MB)
Pattern Recognition / •• / Cursive: To Be or Not To BE in Our Public School Classrooms / •• / The Importance of Rhythm and Movement / •• / Is Document Examination a Science? / •• / Why Document Examiners Disagree / •• / Case Study

2015 — Volume 1

The Scientific Journal of the IADE
Vol. 1 — SPRING 2015 (PDF 4.3MB)
Value of Graphological Training for the Handwriting Identification Expert / •• / Enough Exemplars / •• / Characteristics of Authentic Writing / •• / Photocopies Versus Originals / •• / Death of Cursive Writing / •• / Accidentals