Op-Ed Writing

Harvard HKS

This course focuses on persuasive communication; think of it as writing for people who are not paid to read you. It will give students confidence in how to frame, structure, write, and edit opinion pieces, with an emphasis on the clarity, concision, and persuasive power of their argument. The course, which is run as a series of seminars and writing workshops, will draw on the work of both seasoned op-ed writers and students. Active participation in class discussions, draft feedback, and…