Writing Public Policy

A Practical Guide to Communicating in the Policymaking Process

Paperback Engels 2023 9780197643495
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Writing Public Policy is a practical, concise guide to writing and communicating in public policy processes.

Designed to help students understand and perform common types of communication used in solving public problems, this text explains the standards and functions of communicating in the public sector and teaches the use of selected public policy communication genres. Catherine F. Smith presents a general method for planning, producing, and assessing communications in a variety of real-life contexts and situations of public policy work.

Hands-on and accessible, Writing Public Policy, Sixth Edition, teaches know-how and techniques needed to effectively communicate in the democratic process of making public policy. It is a particularly useful tool for any student preparing for a career in politics, government, public relations, law, public policy, journalism, social work, public health, or any role concerned with public affairs.

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ISBN13:9780197643495
Taal:Engels
Bindwijze:paperback
Aantal pagina's:256
Verschijningsdatum:24-5-2023

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Inhoudsopgave

Preface
Acknowledgements
Introduction
List of Illustrations and Examples
Processes

Chapter 1 Public Policy is Language Use
Illustration 1: Administering Policy - Milk Labeling
Illustration 2: A Policy Cycle - Financing Government Operations
Illustration 3: Legislating Policy - State Constitutional Amendment

Chapter 2 Communicating in Policymaking
The Policy Communication Culture-Actors, Practices, Functions
General Method for Communicating in Policy Work
Two Checklists: Features of Effectiveness and Measures of Excellence
Example
Practices

Chapter 3 Definition: Describe the Problem
How to Get a Problem On (or Off) the Policy Agenda
Four Examples

Chapter 4 Evaluation: Analyze and Advise
Sketch: Critical Reading and Writing in Policymaking Culture
Illustration: Congressional Committee Hearing (Agroterrorism)
How to Critically Evaluate Policy and Analyze Policy Discourse
Two Examples

Chapter 5 Legislative History: Know the Record
Illustration: Searching Government Records Strategically for a Purpose
How to Conduct Government Records Research and Write a Legislative History
Two Examples

Chapter 6 Position Paper: Know the Arguments
How to Argue Policy
Illustration: Arguing to Propose Changes in University Policy on Alcohol and Drug Use
Illustration: Arguing to Oppose a Change in Federal Drug Control Policy
Illustration: Arguing to Permit or Not Permit a Municipal Zoning Action
Three Examples

Chapter 7 Petition, Proposal, Letter: Request Action
How to Request Action on Behalf of a Group
Three Examples

Chapter 8 Brief, Opinion, Ordinance: Inform Governance
How to Inform Policymaking in a Briefing Memo, Opinion Statement, or Ordinance
Three Examples

Chapter 9 Testimony: Witness in a Public Hearing
How to Deliver Oral Testimony Based on a Written Statement
Three Examples

Chapter 10 Public Comment: Influence Administration
How to Write a Public Comment
Three Examples

Conclusion Ethics for Policy Communicators

Appendix: Writing Clearly

Suggested Reading
Index

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