Writing Public Policy A Practical Guide to Communicating in the Policy-Making Process

Name: Writing Public Policy A Practical Guide to Communicating in the Policy-Making Process
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ISBN: 9780195145076

ISBN-10: 0195145070

ISBN-13: 9780195145076

Edition: 2005

Authors: Catherine F. Smith

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Writing Public Policy is a practical, concise guide to writing and communicating in the public policy processes. Intended 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. A useful tool for any student preparing for a career in politics, government, public relations, law,public policy, journalism, social work, public health, or in any role concerned with public affairs, this text teaches skills and techniques needed to effectively communicate in the democratic process of making public…

Book details

List price: $25.95
Copyright year: 2005
Publisher: Oxford University Press, Incorporated
Publication date: 2/17/2005
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 160
Size: 8.19" wide x 5.39" long x 0.91" tall
Weight: 0.396
Language: English



Preface


Introduction: How to Use This Book



Public Policy Making


Scenario


What This Scenario Shows



Communication in the Process


Standards


Players and Their Roles


A General Method of Communicating in a Public Process


Two Checklists



Definition: Frame the Problem


Three Scenarios


How to Define a Policy Problem


Four Examples



Legislative History: Know the Record


Two Scenarios


How to Conduct Legislative Research and Write a Legislative History


Two Examples



Position Paper: Know the Arguments


Two Scenarios


How to Argue in a Position Paper


Example



Petitions and Proposals: Request Action or Propose Policy


Three Scenarios


How to Ask for Action or Propose Policy on Behalf of a Group


Three Examples



Briefing Memo or Opinion Statement: Inform Policy Makers


Two Scenarios


How to Inform Policy Makers in a Briefing Memo or Opinion Statement


Two Examples



Testimony: Witness in a Public Hearing


Two Scenarios


How to Deliver Oral Testimony Based on a Written Statement


Two Examples



Written Public Comment: Influence Administration


Two Scenarios


How to Write a Public Comment


Three Examples


Conclusion: Ready to Change


Framework, Function, and Form