Harris Core Project: Writing to Inform and Advise

Undergraduate / Graduate

This six-week, non-credit course helps first-year students turn their Core training into professional-grade policy memos. Working in teams, students will (1) answer real-world research questions using statistical, economic, and political reasoning and (2) learn to communicate their analysis clearly and concisely for a real-world decisionmaker. Weekly sessions include targeted instruction, peer feedback, and guided collaboration, with an emphasis on revision and responsible use of AI tools like ChatGPT. Final deliverables include a policy memo and a 10-minute verbal briefing, as required for the Harris Core Project.