Public Policy Writing That Matters

Häftad, Engelska, 2026

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The trusted guide to honing your public policy writing skills and making a significant impact on the world, thoroughly updated and expanded.Effective policy writing holds the transformative power to inspire action, shape public opinion, and influence outcomes. In the third edition of Public Policy Writing That Matters, communications expert David Chrisinger, who directs the Harris Writing Workshop at the University of Chicago and worked in the US Government Accountability Office for nearly a decade, continues to demystify the art of writing persuasively about public policy.Effective public policy writing is a catalyst for meaningful societal change. Chrisinger argues that by mastering the craft of clear, concise, and compelling communication, writers can elevate their ability to influence decision-makers, mobilize communities, and drive lasting and positive change. The book combines practical advice, insightful analysis, and hands-on exercises to provide a comprehensive guide for readers who want to improve their policy-writing skills. Offering real-world examples and cautionary tales, it offers a step-by-step approach to crafting impactful policy analysis, leveraging evidence, and framing arguments persuasively.Aimed at helping students and professionals overcome their default impulses to merely "explain," this book reveals proven tips for writing sophisticated and persuasive policy analysis that is also easy to understand. For anyone interested in planning, organizing, developing, writing, and revising accessible public policy, Chrisinger offers a step-by-step guide that covers everything from the most effective presentation methods to the best ways to write a sentence.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2026-06-02
Mått152 x 229 x 17 mm
Vikt354 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor248
Upplaga3
FörlagJohns Hopkins University Press
MedarbetareDeborah Stone
ISBN9781421454306

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Foreword, by Dr. Deborah Stone Introduction Part I. Clarify Your Thinking Before You Write1. Generating an Effective Research Statement 2. Moving from a Research Statement to StrongPolicy Research Questions Part II. Identify the Four Elements of a Persuasive Policy Recommendation3. Advocating for Reform with the Four Elements of a Persuasive Policy Recommendation 4. Making More Impactful Recommendations Using the Importance/Difficulty Matrix 5. Understanding the Landscape of Reform with Stakeholder Mapping 6. Writing to Meet the Unique Needs of Your Reader Part III. Choose the Most Valuable Method to Deliver Your Message7. Telling What You Know: Policy Memos, Briefs, and Reports 8. Framing Your Message More Effectively with the Moral Foundations Theory 9. Showing What's True: Policy Reform Narratives 10. Creating and Delivering Impactful Presentations Part IV. Revise Your Paragraphs and Sentences for Coherence, Clarity, and Concision11. Improving Paragraph Coherence with Deductive Structure 12. Strengthening Sentence Cores to Improve Clarity 13. Pruning Needless Words for Concise, More Effective Writing 14. More Strategies for Being Your Own Best Editor Part V. Share Your Work with the World15. Mastering the Art of the Pitch: Op-Eds and Long-Form Journalism 16. Leveraging Digital Communication Tools for Policy Advocacy Conclusion. Making Your Policy Writing Matter Acknowledgments Appendix: Core Tips for Effective Writing About Public Policy Notes Suggestions for Further Reading Index