Expository Writing for the Social Sciences

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This course develops professional writing competencies for intelligence and crime analysis within social science contexts. Students examine principles of clarity, structure, evidence integration, and analytic argumentation in formal written products. Emphasis is placed on drafting intelligence reports, policy briefs, and analytic summaries using credible sources and structured reasoning. The course also addresses ethical communication, responsible use of AI-assisted writing tools, and a Christian worldview that affirms truthfulness, integrity, and respect for human dignity. These experiences prepare students to produce clear, defensible, and professional analytic writing in public safety environments.