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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