Communicating with Intelligence - Writing and Briefing for National Security (Paperback, Second Edition)

Communicating with Intelligence was the first book to teach the skills needed to make sure that papers, reports, and other products be correctly written by intelligence students and professionals. It also responded to the increased number of degrees in intelligence and national security offered in academic institutions. Aimed at students, faculty, and practitioners, the book is designed to provide all necessary information on how to prepare, write, and read intelligence publications: .Foundations of successful intelligence communication .Differences between academic and intelligence writing .How to use arguments .Framework for analysis .Writing toolkit .How the briefing process works .Guide to creating citations .How to handle classified materials .Samples of individual and group exercises This fully revised and expanded edition will be an essential tool for anyone who needs to learn or hone their skills in how to communicate with intelligence effectively."