TY - BOOK AU - Smith,Catherine F. TI - Writing public policy: a practical guide to communicating in the policy making process SN - 9780190854232 AV - JF1525 SMI PY - 2019/// CY - Oxford: KW - Communication in public administration KW - Written communication KW - Political planning KW - Public administration N1 - Includes index; 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 N2 - "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"-- ER -