America Public University Critical Analytical Threat Discussions

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Class, this week I would like to discuss the value of structured methodologies. Although structured methodologies have been around for decades, I would like to know if any of you have ever used one and if so, for what problem set? In the event you haven’t used structured methodologies, please provide your thoughts as to how valuable you think structured methodologies can be. Are there any specific problems sets you think they’d be particularly useful for or do you think their value is overstated?

For some of you, the ACH exercise is your first experience using a structured approach to critical thinking. If it is, do you think ACH is a valuable analytical tool and will you be able to use in the future (beyond the academic realm)?

Reading material: https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/apus/detail.action?docID=3300671

Chapters 6 & 7

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What impact does social media or conventional media have on threat?

Reading material:

https://www.cfr.org/content/publications/attachments/Energy_Brief_Clayton_Segal.pdf

https://www-jstor-org.ezproxy1.apus.edu/stable/4621749?seq=1#metadata_info_tab_contents

https://www-jstor-org.ezproxy1.apus.edu/stable/3844488?seq=1#metadata_info_tab_contents

https://www-jstor-org.ezproxy1.apus.edu/stable/20442704?seq=1#metadata_info_tab_contents

Put each title number in a separate word document. 300-350 word count.