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The way in which intelligence questions and requirements are framed can have a significant impact on the focus and direction of the resulting intelligence analysis. By the same token, the way in which intelligence reporting, intelligence products, are framed can have a significant impact on the way in which that intelligence is received, and even acted upon. Some have argued that intelligence analysts should frame their reporting in an appropriate manner given the context of the particular intelligence questions being asked and the expectations of the customers who will receive the report. Others, however, have argued that teaching intelligence analysts about the framing of reporting is tantamount to teaching analysts to write fiction. What is the proper role, if any, of knowledge and understanding of framing effects by analysts? Are the critics right in arguing that teaching analysts to frame their reports is detrimental to the objectivity of intelligence production? Or is analytic awareness framing impacts a benefit to customers in the production process? Defend your answer.