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Writing for Policy and Politics: Developing Voice and Narrative
DPI 810M B

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.  Unlearn dull academic writing and develop a writing process that leads to publication and persuasive power. We focus on narrative and image, voice and urgency--applied to opeds, advocacy pieces, reviews, and personal essays. 

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