Science Policy: How to Write a Policy Memo

The Penn Science Policy and Diplomacy Group (PSPDG), first place winners of the 2019 international memo-writing competition run by the National Science Policy Network (NSPN) and Journal of Science Policy and Governance (JSPG), present a comprehensive overview of policy memos and how to expertly craft them. This presentation is geared toward professionals and students in the STEM fields and was delivered at the University of Pennsylvania. For more information about PSPDG, visit our website! https://pennsciencepolicy.squarespace...

0:05 What is the Penn Science Policy and Diplomacy Group?
1:27 Introduction: Why should you care about policy memos?
4:30 What are they, and how are they put together?
13:28 Exercise: Choose your topic
14:35 Civics 101: Who has the power?
24:06 Exercise: Consider your target
27:10 Who is your audience and how can you be heard?
34:30 Exercise: Choose your approach
38:08 Evaluating memo examples
50:54 Use of figures
51:11 Credits