MSB 472R
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Ballard Brief
Public Service and Ethics
Marriott School of Business
Course Description
Write a Ballard Brief intended for publication. The Ballard Brief should reflect deep research and excellent writing on a social impact topic of wide concern to inform the general public on key issues and interventions.
When Taught
All Semesters/Terms
Fixed/Max
3
Fixed
1.5
Fixed
1.5
Note
Students must apply for a spot in the class. For more on how to apply, please email ballardbrief@byu.edu.
Title
Social Awareness
Learning Outcome
Gain a deeper understanding of/expertise on their social issue, including the various contributing social, historical, political, and geographic factors and how they combine to create a problem.
Title
Impact Evaluation
Learning Outcome
Develop rigorous social impact evaluation skills based on data and contextual information.
Title
Research Skills
Learning Outcome
Develop and demonstrate advanced research skills and a deep commitment to using informed, reliable, and accurate data.
Title
Editing
Learning Outcome
Develop advanced editing skills such as looking critically at one’s own and others’ biases/assumptions and having a good presentation and organization of ideas and information.
