Data

Face-to-Face, Online, or Both?
Online
General Type of Method
Deliberative and dialogic process
Spectrum of Public Participation
Involve
Links
Public Agenda: Description of the method
Open to All or Limited to Some?
Limited to Only Some Groups or Individuals
Types of Interaction Among Participants
Discussion, Dialogue, or Deliberation
Ask & Answer Questions

METHOD

Text, Talk, Engage

Face-to-Face, Online, or Both?
Online
General Type of Method
Deliberative and dialogic process
Spectrum of Public Participation
Involve
Links
Public Agenda: Description of the method
Open to All or Limited to Some?
Limited to Only Some Groups or Individuals
Types of Interaction Among Participants
Discussion, Dialogue, or Deliberation
Ask & Answer Questions

A method and service developed by the US-based nonpartisan organization Public Agenda. Participants gather and receive polls and discussion prompts via text message. Possible functions are to inform public policy, stimulate volunteerism or organize new initiatives.

Problems and Purpose

Origins and Development

Participant Recruitment and Selection

How it Works: Process, Interaction, and Decision-Making

Influence, Outcomes, and Effects

Analysis and Lessons Learned

See Also

References

External Links

Notes