Introduction to Policy Writing teaches norms and principles of persuasive writing on policy topics for both decision-makers and general audiences. In small peer workshops, over five class meetings, students study and practice two of the most prevalent types of writing intended to influence policy: intra-organizational memos and public-facing short opinion pieces (op-eds). The primary objective of this .5-credit, pass/fail course is to develop students' argumentative writing skills while improving their abilities to translate policy information and analysis into concise, cogent, and strategically targeted written formats.
PubPol 521.001 Introduction to Policy Writing
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