BPA/200

PUBLIC SECTOR COMMUNICATIONS

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BPA 200 Week 1 APA Sample Paper Exercise

Complete the APA sample paper exercise, read the APA sample paper available in the main classroom and in the univeristy library under the CWE link.

Please upload your completed APA Sample Paper Project to the individual assignment tab designated for this assignment. Remember if you are using formatting templates there may need to be additional editing. Templates are not perfect and require a final proof read and review. In many cases word processor settings alter the intended format, watch for centering and line spacing issues that are skewed from default word processor or template macros.

BPA 200 Week 1 Communication on Public Topics

Locate an article of a topic or issue via the Internet that is of concern to the public involving a public agency decision, policy, or action (can be any state or local agency) and requires communication by an organization (state or local).

Write a 350- to 700-word paper identifying the issue and briefly addressing the following:

• Why the issue in the article is of concern to the public and identifiable stakeholders
• Description of the stakeholders
• Are there cultural issues
• What effective communication characteristics and types can be employed?
• Specific skills and considerations for the public sector in communication

Use at least two academic sources in your work, including one from the course reading.

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.

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BPA 200 Week 2 Communication Genres

Locate an example for 3 of the 10 following types of communication types or genres:

• Business card
• Public announcement or speech
• Rules and regulations
• Policy manual
• Policy or departmental memorandum
• Public policy report
• Government grant
• Government or business proposal
• Departmental brochure or recruitment materials
• Governmental agency social media such as Twitter or Facebook

Refer to the examples selected, for each of the above listed communication genres, and answer the following questions in a 700- to 1,050-word paper:

• How does the communication relate to the particular communication type or genre?  In what ways does the genre help readers grasp information quickly and effectively?  In what way is the genre similar or different than the other genres selected as on of the three examples?
• How does listening fit with communication?  Does the use of these items promote understanding for the intended audience of the communication?  How is it similar or different than the other genres you chose?
• Is the communication intended for external or internal relationships or open distribution?  Describe ethical and privacy considerations used for determining an appropriate method of distribution. How is it similar or different than the other genres you chose?

Use at least two academic sources in your work, including one from the course required reading material.

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.

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BPA 200 Week 3 Communication Plan Outline

Write a 1,050- to 1,400-word paper outlining the need for your agency or an organization you are familar with to implement a standardized communication plan with the community. Make sure to address the following:

• Explain the need for the organization to have a standardized communication plan.
• Would you communicate through traditional print media or focus on the use of technology?
• Explain the role of the media in the dissemination of information.
• Identify the pros and cons of public relations communication plans.  Do they assist with conflict resolution?
• Describe key interest groups and their agendas in relation to public communication and conflict resolution.
• What social media methods would you utilize?
• How often should the organzation release a communication product?

Use at least two academic sources in your work, including one from the course required reading material.

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.

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BPA 200 Week 4 Internal and External Communication

Write a 1,050- to 1,400-word paper addressing the following:

• Is there a need for all employees to have public speaking skills in a public organization?  Are specified roles or jobs more critical than others for public speaking?
• Should email be the preferred method for internal communication?
• How should agencies improve external communications?
• Should public agencies train employees in intercultural communication?  Should that training involve the community?

Cite at least two academic sources including one from the course required reading material.

Format your resources consistent with APA guidelines.

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BPA 200 Week 5 Public Information Officer Plan

You are the new officer assigned as the police department’s Public information Officer (PIO).  Employeed by a small to mid-sized metropolitan police agency. Until this point in time the agency has never had a large incident with public concern and outcry. The agency was just involved in an officer involved shooting where the officer was completely justified in his actions however false information has surfaced that the suspect was unarmed. The incident occurred in a grocery store parking lot in the early morning hours with no witnesses present. Investigators have obtained a video of the incident from the grocery store and have provided footage to the public information office. The chief wants the video released in the next 24 hours for transparency and open communication with the community.

Write a 1,400- to 1,750-word paper that includes the following:

• Describe the genre(s) of communication(s) that are most effective in this situation (paper format, social media, public announcement, press release, televised media conference, etc.)
• How will this information be communicated to groups and teams within the organization?
• What format will the written communication be report in?
• Is increased social media part of the written plan or message? (Twitter, Facebook, etc.)
• How persuasive of a message should leadership draft?  How persuasive can leadership be with messaging and communication with stakeholders in a public notice?
• What should be done with citizens who communicate an opposition the video release?
• What are the differing concerns of internal communication versus external communication on this issue?
• How should follow up be conducted on the notification (increments, quarterly, annual, etc.)

Use at least two academic sources in your work, including one from the course required reading material.

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.

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