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Public Policy Writing That Matters
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Overview
Winner of the George Orwell Award by the National Council of Teachers of English
Professionals across a variety of disciplines need to write about public policy in a manner that inspires action and genuine change. You may have amazing ideas about how to improve the world, but if you aren't able to communicate these ideas well, they simply won't become a reality. In Public Policy Writing That Matters, communications expert David Chrisinger, who directs the Harris Writing Program at the University of Chicago and worked in the US Government Accountability Office for a decade, argues that public policy writing is most persuasive when it tells clear, concrete stories about people doing things. Combining helpful hints and cautionary tales with writing exercises and excerpts from sample policy analysis, Chrisinger teaches readers to craft concise, story-driven pieces that exceed the stylistic requirements and limitations of traditional policy writing.
Aimed at helping students and professionals overcome their default impulses to merely "explain," this book reveals proven tips—tested in the real world and in the classroom—for writing sophisticated 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 use of data visualization to the best ways to write a sentence, from the ideal moment for adding a compelling anecdote to advice on using facts to strengthen an argument.
This second edition addresses the current political climate and touches on policy changes that have occurred since the book was originally published. A vital tool for any policy writer or analyst, Public Policy Writing That Matters is a book for everyone passionate about using writing to effect real and lasting change.
Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9781421442327 |
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Publisher: | Johns Hopkins University Press |
Publication date: | 02/01/2022 |
Edition description: | second edition |
Pages: | 232 |
Sales rank: | 614,514 |
Product dimensions: | 6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.61(d) |
Age Range: | 18 Years |
About the Author
Table of Contents
Foreword, by Dr. Katherine BaickerIntroductionPart I. The Thinking Behind Effective Policy Analysis1. Clear Thinking Leads to Clear Writing2. Mastering Deductive, Evaluative, and Prescriptive Policy Answers3. Meeting the Unique Needs of Your ReaderPart II. The Art of Policy Storytelling4. Developing Stronger Policy Recommendations Using Human-Centered Design5. How to Haunt Your ReadersPart III. The Craft of Policy Storytelling6. How to Structure Policy Memos and Briefs for Maximum Impact7. Deductive and Unified Paragraphs8. Coherent Paragraphs9. Clear and Concise SentencesPart IV. The Necessity of Revision10. Eleven Strategies for Ruthlessly Pruning Needless Words11. Being Your Own Best EditorPart V. The Finishing Touches12. Quoting and Paraphrasing Sources Properly13. Making Figures, Tables, and Charts Work for Youby James Bennett14. A Style Guide for Policy WritingAcknowledgmentsNotesSuggested Further ReadingAbout the AuthorIndexWhat People are Saying About This
David Chrisinger's work is an essential resource for public policy professionals, teachers, and students alike. I have used Public Policy Writing That Matters as teaching material for students and executives for the past three years. With specific guidelines and real-world examples, Chrisinger gives readers a clear path to improvement of skills that they will find exceptionally useful toward any career in public policy, be it government work, policy analysis, or advocacy.
Public Policy Writing That Matters is clearly written for students to excel in policy-related fields. This book is a must-read for undergraduate- and graduate-level policy courses.
Chrisinger combines quick-hitting, practical guidance with cases that inspire critical analysis to create a text ideal for public policy communication courses.—Stacy Rosenberg, Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy, Carnegie Mellon University
Public Policy Writing That Matters is clearly written for students to excel in policy-related fields. This book is a must-read for undergraduate- and graduate-level policy courses.—Sara Rinfret, Baucus Institute Department of Public Administration & Policy, University of Montana
David Chrisinger's work is an essential resource for public policy professionals, teachers, and students alike. I have used Public Policy Writing That Matters as teaching material for students and executives for the past three years. With specific guidelines and real-world examples, Chrisinger gives readers a clear path to improvement of skills that they will find exceptionally useful toward any career in public policy, be it government work, policy analysis, or advocacy.—Jakov Bojovic, President and Executive Director, Centre for Policy Writing
Chrisinger combines quick-hitting, practical guidance with cases that inspire critical analysis to create a text ideal for public policy communication courses.