Writing public policy : a practical guide to communicating in the policy-making process / Catherine F. Smith.
Smith, Catherine F. (Catherine Findley), 1942-
2005
JF1525.C59 S64 2005 (Mapit)
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Title
Writing public policy : a practical guide to communicating in the policy-making process / Catherine F. Smith.
Author
Smith, Catherine F. (Catherine Findley), 1942-
ISBN
0195145070 (pbk. : alk. paper)
9780195145076 (pbk. : alk. paper)
Publication Details
New York : Oxford University Press, 2005.
Language
English
Description
xiii, 146 p. ; 21 cm.
Call Number
JF1525.C59 S64 2005
Dewey Decimal Classification
320.6
Summary
"Writing Public Policy is a hands-on concise guide to writing and communicating in public policy processes. Designed to help students, practitioners, and other "doers" understand and perform common types of communication used in solving public problems, the book introduces the institutional democratic process in the U.S. and explains the standards and functions of communicating in the public sector."--BOOK JACKET.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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Introduction : how to use this book
Ch. 1. Public policy making
Ch. 2. Communication in the process
Ch. 3. Definition : frame the problem
Ch. 4. Legislative history : know the record
Ch. 5. Position paper : know the arguments
Ch. 6. Petitions and proposals : request action or propose policy
Ch. 7. Briefing memo or opinion statement : inform policy makers
Ch. 8. Testimony : witness in a public hearing
Ch. 9. Written public comment : influence administration
Conclusion : ready for change.

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