Writing public policy: a practical guide to communicating in the policymaking process
Public policy is language use -- Communicating in policymaking -- Definition: describe the problem -- Evaluation: analyze and advise -- Legislative history: know the record -- Position paper: know the arguments -- Petition, proposal, letter: request action -- Brief opinion, ordinance: inform governance -- Testimony: witness in a public hearing -- Public comment: influence administration -- Conclusion: ethics for policy communicators.