Article
Teaching Theory, Writing Policy: Integrating Lessons from Foggy Bottom into the Classroom
PS: Political Science & Politics
(2015)
Abstract
This article describes guidelines for assignments designed to build and improve policy-oriented writing skills of college students. Based on our experiences as Franklin Fellows at the United States Department of State, we developed strategies for teaching writing skills that are transferable to the workplace. The pedagogical approaches highlighted in this article will equip students with the analytical and writing abilities needed in a variety of employment situations. First, we offer insights into the qualities that we believe are important for success in a policy-oriented work environment. Second, we link those skills to the challenges and gaps that students face. Third, we propose assignments that can address those gaps.
Keywords
- Writing skills of college students,
- Teaching writing skills
Disciplines
Publication Date
January, 2015
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1017/S104909651400170X
Publisher Statement
COPYRIGHT: © American Political Science Association 2015
Citation Information
Bidisha Biswas and Agnieszka Paczynska. "Teaching Theory, Writing Policy: Integrating Lessons from Foggy Bottom into the Classroom" PS: Political Science & Politics Vol. 48 Iss. 1 (2015) p. 157 - 161 Available at: http://works.bepress.com/bidisha-biswas/4/