PUBPOL 5442

Effective Policy Writing for Public Affairs Executives

Course Description

Course information provided by the 2025-2026 Catalog.

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. While this course is designed for Executive Master of Public Administration (EMPA) students. 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.

Enrollment Information Enrollment limited to: Executive Master of Public Administration (EMPA) students.

Distribution Requirements (KCM-HE, SBA-HE)

Last 4 Terms Offered 2025FA, 2024FA, 2023FA, 2022FA

Learning Outcomes

• 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.
• Add additional rows if you need to document additional outcomes.

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