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Write Right: Loaded Words: Don’t Politicize Reports

SUMMARY

This article explains how to avoid editorializing signals intelligence reports. If, for example, the raw intelligence says that a specific official accepted bribes, this should be included as a footnote — including the provenance of the information — as opposed to inappropriately using loaded adjectives or descriptions about the official.

DOCUMENT’S DATE

Dec 14, 2006

PUBLICLY AVAILABLE

Aug 15, 2018