308.604.11
Effective Writing for Public Health Change
Location
East Baltimore
Note: Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, this
course was held in a virtual/online format.
Term
Summer Institute
Department
Health Policy and Management
Credit(s)
3
Academic Year
2021 - 2022
Instruction Method
In-person
Auditors Allowed
No
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Contact Name
Frequency Schedule
One Year Only
Resources
Sharpens persuasive writing skills for public health change. Focuses on the key elements of successful advocacy writing, including fundamental writing mechanics and grammar, effective argumentation structure, rhetorical awareness, and analysis of the political/policy environment. Addresses and practices a variety of writing techniques, including story-telling, and data presentation. Participants review and analyze a wide range of persuasive writing formats (i.e., white papers, letters opinion-editorials, and policy briefs), and participate in short in-class writing exercises and writing workshops.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
- Use fundamental writing skills including correct sentence structure, correct grammar, clarity and organization
- Implement a technique called “the writing process,” which includes pre-writing, framing, drafting, and revising
- Analyze the purpose and context of the audience and stakeholders for the public health issue in question
- Write clear, well-organized, and concise persuasive documents for readers with varying levels of knowledge and expertise
Methods of Assessment
This course is evaluated as follows:
- 20% Participation
- 40% In-class Exercises
- 40% Final Paper
Enrollment Restriction
Graduate level students only
This course will be offered for 3 days in the HPM Summer Institute. Students are required to complete readings prior to the start of the course. The final assignments will be due no later than August 3, 2020.