How is questioned document examination different from graphology?
Both graphology and questioned document examination are aspects of handwriting analysis, thus, are related. However, the application of each practice is very different and the two practices must be kept separate. Graphology is done for the purpose of understanding personality through an analysis of handwriting. Questioned document examination (referring in this case specifically to handwriting, not the examination of ink and paper) involves the comparison of two or more documents to determine their authorship. Many graphologists are also questioned document examiners. However, specialized training is required for document examination. Some important guidelines for anyone seeking a document examiner may be found in the O.C. Lawyer magazine article, which may be accessed by its link on the Articles page of this site.
