a practical guide to communicating in the policy making process Smith, Catherine F. creator text Oxford c2019 5th ed. monographic xxii, 224 pages ; "A general method for planning, producing, accessing, and critically analyzing communications in a variety of real-life public policy contexts and situation. This practical, concise guide is ideal for students preparing for careers in politics, government, public relations, law, public policy, journalism, social work, or in any role related to public affairs"-- 1. Public policy is language use -- 2. Communicating in policy making -- 3. Definition: Describe the problem -- 4. Evaluation: Analyze and advise -- 5. Legislative history: Know the record -- 6. Position paper: Know the arguments -- 7. Petition, proposal, letter: Request action -- 8. Brief, opinion, resolution: Inform policy makers -- 9. Testimony: Witness in a public hearing -- 10. Public comment: Influence administration -- Conclusion: Practical ethics for policy communicators. Includes index. Communication in public administration Written communication Political planning Public administration JF1525 SMI 9780190854232 0190854235