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 Harris Core Project: Tackling Homelessness in San Francisco and Tariffs in Pennsylvania Mon., June 01, 2026 Q&A: Associate Professor Lesley Turner on Changes in the Federal Student Loan System Fri., May 29, 2026 Master’s Program in Climate and Energy Policy Welcomes New Executive Director Wed., May 27, 2026 Upcoming Events More events Harris School of Public Policy Graduation Ceremony Fri., June 05, 2026 | 1:00 PM 6034 South Kimbark Avenue Chicago, IL 60637 United States Harris Summer Campus Visit Mon., June 08, 2026 | 10:00 AM Harris School of Public Policy (The Keller Center) 1307 E 60th St Room 1010 Chicago, IL 60637 United States Harris Summer Campus Visit Mon., June 15, 2026 | 10:00 AM Harris School of Public Policy (The Keller Center) 1307 E 60th St Room 1010 Chicago, IL 60637 United States
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