Course # 36640 Section Number 1 Day(s) W Time(s) 4:30pm-7:20pm Term Fall 2026 Course Instructor David Chrisinger Syllabus Syllabus 8/7/26 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 2027 PPHA 36640/1 AI-Assisted Writing for Public Policy Matthew Fleming Tuesday, Thursday 11:00am-12:20pm Syllabus Fall 2026 PPHA 36640/1 AI-Assisted Writing for Public Policy David Chrisinger Wednesday 4:30pm-7:20pm Syllabus Recent News More news Harris School of Public Policy Announces New Master of Science in Data Analytics & Policy Degree Wed., September 02, 2026 Student Profile: Khalil Williams, MA Class of 2027 Wed., August 19, 2026 Police Leadership Training Gains Momentum in the United States Congress Fri., August 14, 2026 Upcoming Events More events Get to Know Harris! MS in Computational Analysis and Public Policy Program Mon., September 14, 2026 | 9:30 AM Harris Summer Campus Visit Mon., September 14, 2026 | 10:00 AM Harris School of Public Policy (The Keller Center) 1307 E 60th St Room 1010 Chicago, IL 60637 United States Get to Know Harris! MACRM and PhD Information Session with Nichole Horn, Program Director Tue., September 15, 2026 | 8:30 AM
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