IA105 Intelligence Writing and Briefing (July 27–29, 2021, Virtual)

Tuesday Jul 27, 2021 - 09:00am EDT to Thursday Jul 29, 2021 - 05:00pm EDT
Event Description: 

This course covers basic intelligence writing and briefing principles, as well as methods for effective and clear intelligence sharing. Topics include creative/critical thinking and critical reading skills, source evaluation, privacy and civil rights, intelligence writing structure and style, and creating and presenting intelligence briefings. With guidance from experienced experts, students gain hands-on experience by working through datasets based on real cases to produce intelligence products. Instructors and peers provide feedback on briefings and reports produced and presented in class.

Course structure:

  • Foundational skills. Learn about creative thinking, critical thinking, and critical reading.
  • Information sources. Identify sources of intelligence information and evaluate sources for validity and reliability.
  • Analytical reports. Develop a structured and actionable analytical report based on a dataset given in class.
  • Privacy considerations. Ensure protection of privacy and civil rights while producing intelligence products.
  • Briefings. Construct and deliver an intelligence briefing based on a dataset given in class.
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Event Cost Information
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$0.00
Free
Space Available: 
Yes
Organizer Information
Event POC: 
Damita Jones
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Event POC Phone: 
1-800-221-4424
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