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Writing for Policy and Politics: Mastering Daily Communications
DPI 805M A

Course Information

Description

This intensive seven week course in effective writing focuses on the strategies and techniques behind great persuasive writing in both politics and policy.  Students will master the essential life cycle of communications for anyone working in policy and politics, focusing on developing incisive questions, creating well-honed short form summaries, drafting press releases for media partners, writing to constituents, and crafting expert policy briefs.

Course Notes

Every Communications Program course assumes a fluency with the English language. Attendance at first class required. Using AI to write assignments is not permitted in Communications Program writing courses; please refer to the syllabus for specific AI policies.

School Harvard Kennedy School
Credits 2
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Department HKS Government
Course Component Lecture
Instruction Mode In Person
Grading Basis HKS Letter Graded
Academic Areas Democracy, Politics, and Institutions