Course # 36640 Section Number 1 Day(s) W Time(s) 4:30pm-7:20pm Term Fall 2025 Course Instructor David Chrisinger Syllabus Syllabus 9/2/25 This course equips students to collaborate effectively and ethically with tools like ChatGPT to draft, revise, and refine writing across public policy genres—including memos, data briefs, personal narratives, and op-eds. Through hands-on exercises, students will learn to prompt effectively, edit critically, and integrate AI into their writing workflows without losing clarity, voice, or rigor. The course also addresses ethical concerns like bias, transparency, and professional responsibility. By the end, students will have built a portfolio that demonstrates not only technical fluency but also sound judgment in the use of AI for public policy communication. Course Sections Quarter Course # Title Instructor Day(s) Time(s) Syllabus Winter 2026 PPHA 36640/1 AI-Assisted Writing for Public Policy David Chrisinger Tuesday 3:30pm-6:20pm Syllabus Fall 2025 PPHA 36640/1 AI-Assisted Writing for Public Policy David Chrisinger Wednesday 4:30pm-7:20pm Syllabus Recent News More news New Report Examines How 911 and 988 Can Better Coordinate to Deliver Crisis Care Thu., April 30, 2026 Three Views on "Two Paths to Prosperity" Wed., April 29, 2026 Alumni Profile: Alberto Ramos, MPP’12 Mon., April 27, 2026 Upcoming Events More events Harris Campus Visit Wed., May 06, 2026 | 9:30 AM 1307 E 60th St Chicago, IL 60637 United States Get to Know Harris! A Virtual Information Session Wed., May 06, 2026 | 12:00 PM Credential Program Faculty Spotlight: Sample Class with Thomas Coleman Wed., May 06, 2026 | 7:00 PM
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