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The ability to justify and present an analytical conclusion in clear, succinct prose is essential for anyone supplying policy-makers with information they need to formulate a decision. Students consider traditional and innovative methods of intelligence briefing, focusing on the difference between accuracy and truth in nonfiction writing and how facts are woven into a narrative form. Students prepare written reports and presentations on a variety of topics and, in doing so, construct narratives, project credibility, convey recommendations, and reinforce key messages.