Resources:

WPA Network for Media Action. Wpacouncil.org/nma. Message frameworks available for WPA members only (but you can join at wpacouncil.org)

Conley, David. Understanding University Success: A Report from Standards for Success. Eugene: U. of Oregon Center for Educational Policy Research, 2003.

Harris, Joseph. A Teaching Subject. New York: Prentice Hall, 1997.

Mortenson, Peter. “Going Public. CCC 50, 2 (Dec. 1998): 182-205.

Avowedly left-leaning sites with terrific organizing resources:
Lakoff, George. Don’t Think of an Elephant .White River Junction, VT: Chelsea Green, 2004.

Community Media Workshop.

A grass-roots organization devoted to helping people become more media-savvy to get their message out. http://www.newstips.org/index.php

Wellstone Action organizing corner. http://www.wellstone.org/organizing_corner/about_oc.aspx

Many tips on organizing and activating a network and on how to push for social change.

An institute devoted to reframing public debate on social issues.

Communicating with Publics

Teaching Composition