PPA 512 Professional Writing and Communication in Public Policy and Administration

This course prepares students with the essential professional writing and communication skills in public policy and administration. Students will learn about the principle formats of public policy writing and communication, including backgrounders, white papers, one-pagers, talking points, Op-eds, memos, grant proposals, public hearings and presentations. Students will develop their writing skills through weekly writing assignments and hone their public speaking skills in formal and informal contexts. Pre-requisite(s): PPA 500. CO-requisite(s): None. 3 semester hours

Credits

3