Intelligence can be described as the collecting and processing of information about foreign countries and their agents which is needed by a government for its foreign policy and for national security, the conduct of non-attributable activities abroad to facilitate the implementation of foreign policy, and the protection of both process and product, as well as persons and organizations concerned with these, against unauthorized disclosure-- Bimfort, Martin T. A Definition of Intelligence. CIA Historical Review Program, 1994. (https://www.cia.gov/readingroom/docs/DOC_0000606548.pdf)
When searching for information on this topic, potentially useful keywords to use may include:
As you begin your studies and research papers, note that research is a process. Your experience with the steps outlined below may differ in order and might even repeat as you complete research, papers, and projects.
You will likely use library resources such as the library databases to conduct background research, refine your topic, and search for sources.
This infographic provides a visual overview of the research process. Keep in mind that it is messy, convoluted, non-linear, and requires persistence.
this infographic is courtesy of the University of Pittsburgh Libraries. The original can be found at https://pitt.libguides.com/katz2021
The Research Paper Process
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