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 Fall 2026 PPHA 36640/1 AI-Assisted Writing for Public Policy David Chrisinger Wednesday 4:30pm-7:20pm Syllabus Winter 2027 PPHA 36640/1 AI-Assisted Writing for Public Policy Matthew Fleming Tuesday, Thursday 11:00am-12:20pm Syllabus Recent News More news Reducing Emissions Both Effectively and Fairly Calls for Mix of Climate Policy Approaches Tue., September 29, 2026 Chicago Public Media and University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy Launch Chicago in Conversation Wed., September 23, 2026 What Works—and Will It Work Elsewhere? Harris Executive Education Program Explores Evidence and Impact in China Mon., September 21, 2026 Upcoming Events More events Harris Social Impact Fellowship Information Session Thu., October 01, 2026 | 12:00 PM San Francisco Coffee Chat Mon., October 05, 2026 | 3:00 PM Up Front Featuring Professor James A. Robinson Tue., October 06, 2026 | 6:30 PM
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