PADM 5441

Effective Writing for Public Policy

Course Description

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2021-2022.

The course explores policy writing in its various forms, including: memos, briefs, position papers, op-eds, legislative testimony, formal letters, email, press releases, and social media. This course will feature lectures, interactive discussion, written deliverables, workshops, and guest speakers.  As a graduate-level course, students are expected to have thoroughly read all materials prior to class and be prepared to discuss readings in class.

When Offered Spring.

Permission Note Primarily for: Master of Public Administration (MPA) students, advanced undergraduate and PhD. students may enroll with permission of the instructor.

Distribution Category (KCM-HE, SBA-HE)

• Identify and assess targeted audience for writing in the context public policymaking and develop effective written communication.
• Generate evidence for a written argument.
• Draft a variety of written communication pieces that demonstrate mastery of the various genres of writing associated with public policy.
• Demonstrate peer review techniques, such as editing and critiquing writing by peers.

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