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Writing for Planners: Documents that Work

This course reviews the different types of documents planners are called on to write—from one-page memos to complex master plans—and apply a simple writing approach that ensures the document's points are complete, compelling, and accurate.

Claudia Kousoulas
Taught By Claudia Kousoulas
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Course Info

  • Duration 7 video lessons (74 Mins)
  • Published Published
    2015
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    1.
    Introduction
    Chapter Duration 1 min
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    Types of Planning Documents
    Chapter Duration 10 mins
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    An Approach to Writing
    Chapter Duration 11 mins
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    Madman
    Chapter Duration 9 mins
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    Architect
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    Carpenter
    Chapter Duration 14 mins
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    Judge
    Chapter Duration 14 mins

Course Description

In this first course of the "Writing, Editing, and Publications" track we review the different types of documents planners are called on to write—from one-page memos to complex master plans—and apply a simple writing approach that ensures the document’s points are complete, compelling, and accurate.

At the end of this course, you will be able to approach any writing assignment thoughtfully, and with the confidence that you can make your point and meet your deadline.

Learn these skills

  • Civic Engagement
  • Communications & Media
  • Plan Making
  • Writing

AICP CM

This course is approved for 1.25 AICP CM credits.

Meet Your Instructor

Claudia Kousoulas

Claudia Kousoulas

Claudia has more than 25 years of experience as an urban planner with work ranging from staff reports, large-scale master plans, promotional pieces, and special topic technical reports.

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Course Reviews

4.33
Brian Yunker

Brian Yunker

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Raymond J. Spofford

Raymond J. Spofford

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Marie Admire

Marie Admire

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Charles Trowell

Charles Trowell

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Brian Yunker

Brian Yunker

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Raymond J. Spofford

Raymond J. Spofford

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Marie Admire

Marie Admire

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Charles Trowell

Charles Trowell

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WILLIAM DINSMORE

WILLIAM DINSMORE

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Adam Anderson

Adam Anderson

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I would have liked more examples of editing during the carpenter phase.
Patricia Cespedes

Patricia Cespedes

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Really clear and good message
Daniel Azoulay Grinspan

Daniel Azoulay Grinspan

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