Assignments

Forum Posts

The purposes of this weekly writing requirement are to encourage continuous, critical engagement with the material and to provide more space for exchange. Your posts will generally be succinct (200–300 word) reactions, in the form of a clear and supported argument.

Midterm Exam

The midterm was three short essay questions about planning and community development history and policy.

Final Assignment - Team Project Briefing

Guidelines (PDF)

Resources on Writing Memos

Effective Professional Writing: Preparing for the Memo (PDF)

Effective Professional Writing: The Memo (PDF) (Courtesy of Xavier de Souza Briggs. Used with permission.)

Checklist for Writing Action Memoranda (PDF) (Courtesy of Xavier de Souza Briggs. Used with permission.)

Guidelines for Effective Informational Memos (PDF) (Courtesy of Cherie Miot Abbanat. Used with permission.)

Sample Memos

Resources on Briefings (Courtesy of Xavier de Souza Briggs. Used with permission.)

How to Prepare and Deliver an Effective Briefing (PDF)

Sample Briefing Slides with Commentary (PDF)