Learn the difference between empirical policy writing and persuasive advocacy to change the minds of the public and decision-makers. Come with an issue you care about and transform it into a persuasive op-ed targeted to the interests of specific stakeholders. Discuss examples of op-eds and commentary according to the rules of the rhetorical triangle – Logos, Ethos, and Pathos – with an eye to shaping new policy pathways and outcomes. Open to the Stanford community. 

Instructor: Luciana Herman, Policy Lab Program Director and Lecturer