The Wording of Policy: Does It Make Any Difference in Implementation?.

Johnston, A. P.; Moore, Joseph B.

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ERIC Number: EJ410224

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Publication Date: 1990

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The Wording of Policy: Does It Make Any Difference in Implementation?

Johnston, A. P.; Moore, Joseph B.

Journal of Educational Administration, v28 n2 p24-33 1990

Explores what difference the tightness or looseness of language makes in a policy's actual implementation. Applies three policy language categories (philosophical, professional, and prescriptive) to several uses (purpose, evaluation, discretion, responsibility, and relationship) to explain the importance of wording battles to policymaking stakeholders. Includes 16 references. (MLH)

Descriptors: Educational Policy, Elementary Secondary Education, Language, Policy Formation

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative

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Language: English

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