Identify AND explain the criticisms of depicting the intelligence cycle as a linear or circular process in your initial discussion posting.  This textual portion of your initial discussion posting will need to consist of the following: 

• Introductory and conclusion paragraphs.
• Fully developed paragraphs with topic sentences and supporting argumentation.

Second, using your creative thinking skills, develop and attach a graphic to your initial discussion that displays how you would graphically represent the Intelligence Cycle that addresses current depiction criticisms.  Graphics can be easily created through the use of common office applications such as MS Word, MS PowerPoint, etc.  If you are unfamiliar with creating figures within MS Office products, there are helpful videos online that provide guidance.