
Public Policy Education Is Oriented Around The Development Of Innovative Ideas For How To Improve Governance And Make Society Better. However, It Undervalues A Critical Tool For Translating Policy Ideas Into Action: The Ability To Communicate Ideas Broadly, Strategically, And Effectively. Drawing On His Past Frustration With Translating His Research From Academia To The Public Sphere, Justin Gest Has Written A Primer For Public Policy Students, Researchers, And Policy Professionals On How To Turn Analyses And Memos Into Clear And Persuasive Campaigns. This Book Outlines The Principles, Structure, And Target Audience For Different Media Essential To Policy Communication. Including Advice From Practitioners And Illustrative Examples, Gest Explains The Indispensability Of Pithiness To Clear Communication And How To Achieve It.
How can public policy professionals effectively translate complex research and academic analysis into persuasive, accessible communication for the general public? Justin Gest, a scholar and educator in public policy, addresses the disconnect between academic rigor and public engagement. He argues that the ability to communicate strategically is a core competency that is currently undervalued in policy education, providing a framework for transforming technical memos and research into impactful public campaigns.
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Experts view this work as a practical bridge between academic research and the realities of public discourse. Readers frequently note that the book serves as a necessary manual for students and professionals looking to increase the visibility and influence of their policy work.
Page Count:
208
Publication Date:
2020-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0190062193
ISBN-13:
9780190062194
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