English 5314. Writing for the Government
This course introduces students to technical communication theories and practices used to produce persuasive government documents. Students will engage in individual and collaborative writing exercises that simulate the invention processes used to create reports, policy memorandums, policy handbooks, regulations, legislative impact statements, responses to public comments, and government websites. Students will also examine real-life case studies that demonstrate the importance of writing effective government documents.
Goals: To acquaint students with the various genres of technical communication used in government and nonprofit organizations, specifically in public policy writing and development.