Writing Public Policy
A Practical Guide to Communicating in the Policy-Making Process
Third Edition
ISBN13: 9780199933921ISBN10: 0199933928
Paperback, 256 pages
Jul 2012,
In Stock
Retail Price to Students:
$29.95 (04)
256 pages;
5-1/2 x 8-1/4;
ISBN13: 978-0-19-993392-1ISBN10: 0-19-993392-8
A hands-on approach to planning, creating, assessing, and critically analyzing public policy documents
Table of Contents
Introduction
List of Writing Samples
Chapter 1. Public Policy Making
Case 1: Milk Labeling
Case 2: State Budgeting
Chapter 2. Communication in the Process
Viewpoint 1: Cultural Context
Viewpoint 2: Experience
Viewpoint 3: Process into Product
Viewpoint 4: A General Method of Communicating in a Public Process
Two Checklists
Example
Chapter 3. Definition: Frame the Problem
How to Define a Policy Problem
Five Examples with Scenarios
Chapter 4. Evaluation: Analyze and Advise
Case: Food Supply Chain Security
How to Analyze Policy and Policy Discourse
Three Examples
Chapter 5. Legislative History: Know the Record
How to Conduct Legislative Research and Write a Legislative History
General Tips for Using Government Information Libraries
Three Examples
Chapter 6. Position Paper: Know the Arguments
How to Argue in a Position Paper
Example
Outline of the Argument to Expand the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) in the United States
Chapter 7. Petitions and Proposals: Request Action or Propose Policy
How to Petition for Action or Propose Policy on Behalf of a Group
Five Examples
Chapter 8. Briefing Memo or Opinion Statement: Inform Policy Makers
How to Inform Policy Makers in a Briefing Memo or Opinion Statement
Two Examples
Chapter 9. Testimony: Witness in a Public Hearing
How to Deliver Oral Testimony Based on a Written Statement
Develop a Testimony in Context
Two Examples with Scenarios
Chapter 10. Written Public Comment: Influence Administration
How to Write a Public Comment
Four Examples with Scenarios
Conclusion: Continuity and Change
