TY - BOOK AU - Smith,Catherine F. TI - Writing public policy: a practical guide to communicating in the policy making process SN - 9780190854232 (Paperback) AV - JF1525.C59 S64 2019 U1 - 320.6 23 PY - 2019///] CY - New York PB - Oxford University Press KW - Communication in public administration KW - Written communication KW - Policy sciences KW - Public administration N1 - Includes bibliographical references and index; Brief Contents -- Preface -- Introduction: How to use this book -- List of writing samples -- Processes -- Chapter 1. Public policy is language -- Chapter 2. Communicating in policy making -- Chapter 3. Definition: Frame the problem -- Chapter 4. Evaluation: Analyze and advise -- Chapter 5. Legislative history: Know the record -- Chapter 6. Position paper: Know the arguments -- Chapter 7. Petition, proposal, letter: Request action -- Chapter 8. Briefing, opinion, resolution: Inform policy makers -- Chapter 9. Testimony: Witness in a public hearing -- Chapter 10. Public comment: Influence administration -- Conclusion: Practical ethics for policy communicators ER -