JSIS 495: Task Force - Winter 2015: Writing, Citing, & Editing

Worksheet from the Global Debate and Public Policy Challenge designed to help you think critically about your theme and how to present your policy memorandum. (Also available for download in Word or pdf formats.)

A module with guidance and tools for writing policy briefs that "engage stakeholders and convey the implications of scientific evidence for policy and practice." See also the module on Writing Briefing Memos.
From the Women's and Children's Health Policy Center at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.

Examples of policy memos from the National Education Policy Center.

Free and easy to use citation management software. Allows sharing of pdfs and other documents and collaborative note-taking. Best choice for those using lots of web documents, news sources, and government publications.

Free citation software and academic social network that can help you organize your research, collaborate with others online, and discover the latest research. Best for those using many indexed pdfs.

Citation management software available to UW students, staff and faculty.

Use Google Apps to create and share documents with multiple editors.

Catalyst includes tools that allow you to store and share files, create discussion boards and create surveys and questionnaires amongst others.

Free downloadable software that allows you to store and share files in one place.

Assists undergraduates with their POLS, JSIS, and/or LSJ writing assignments. Reserve an appointment now.

Consult with peer writing tutors and research librarians. Reserve an appointment now.

UW Libraries' guide to citing your sources and choosing a citation management tool

Set an appointment for one-on-one help with citation management tools.