The act of pleading or arguing in favor of something, such as a cause, idea, or policy; active support

The act of pleading or arguing in favor of something, such as a cause, idea, or policy; active support. The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th edition Copyright 2013 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

Effective advocacy is more than being passionate about gifted education. The effective advocate knows how to convey the message that needs to be heard how to frame information in a manner that drives the point without alienating those who influence the decision-making process. http://txgifted.org/effective-advocacy/. Retrieved July 5, 2014.