In this, Part I of a three part article, the author presents a new method to evaluate the potential effectiveness of Op Ed or other expository writings. Part 2 considers the barriers faced by activists as they attempt to influence citizen motivation to participate in the political process. Part 3 looks at the targets of policy change, the Politicians, and the potential for changing their behavior.::::::::
This 3 part series of articles attempts, through empiral analysis, and citations from relevant academic studies, the barriers faced by the activist community in reaching the goals it has set has set for reforming the behavor of American political leadesrhip.
In this first in the series, (A War of two Worlds - Part 1) the author introduces a quantitiative method which facilitates the assessment of Op-Ed as wewll as other expository writings. While use of this tool entails considerable time, it serves to construct a framework by which objective comparisons of multiple authors, or articles can be achieved
An OpEdNews editor, Sherwin Steffin is a retired educator, and research analyst. His working career ranged from classroom teacher, university administrator, founder and CEO of two software companies, independent consultant, (more...)
