PMG300: Public Administration

PMG300: Public Administration
Credit Hours:
3
Contact Hours:
This is a 3-credit course, offered in accelerated format. This means that 16 weeks of material is covered in 8 weeks. The exact number of hours per week that you can expect to spend on each course will vary based upon the weekly coursework, as well as your study style and preferences. You should plan to spend 10-25 hours per week in each course reading material, interacting on the discussion boards, writing papers, completing projects, and doing research.
Course Description and Outcomes
This course is designed to provide the student with an understanding of the major public administration theories influencing the discipline, the role of the public bureaucracy in American society, and the interplay of politics and public administration at the national, state, and local levels. This course also serves as an introduction to public administration. During the session, students will review topics generally associated with its study and practice such as ethics, social equity, organization theory and behavior, public policy formation, public management, administrative reform, performance management, intergovernmental relations, leadership, human resources, and public finance.
Through course content, readings, class discussion, current events analyses, students will become familiar with the primary issues and challenges facing public administrators today at the local, state, and national levels. In addition, the core of public administration is critical thinking, critical reaction, and the ability to link theory and practice. As such, students will deconstruct common assumptions about politics, public policy, and current events and reconstruct those into policy positions that draw on student’s own knowledge, logic, and reasoning ability. Finally, students will practice the art of taking nothing at face value, while being conscious of how their own worldview, values and norms shape thinking.
Program Specialization Outcomes:
1. Illustrate the role of public administration in the American political system and the lives of its citizens.
2. Explain underlying managerial theories and techniques as a framework for understanding SAMPLE
organizational behavior and performance management.
3. Identify the factors associated with successful and failed public administration.
4. Describe the aspects of managerial responsibility and techniques in the public context.
5. Analyze politics, political institutions, and practices in the United States.
6. Engage in focused analysis of policy and administration, with an applied focus on leadership technique and theory.
Participation & Attendance
Prompt and consistent attendance in your online courses is essential for your success at CSU-Global Campus. Failure to verify your attendance within the first 7 days of this course may result in your withdrawal. If for some reason you would like to drop a course, please contact your advisor.
Online classes have deadlines, assignments, and participation requirements just like on-campus classes. Budget your time carefully and keep an open line of communication with your instructor. If you are having technical problems, problems with your assignments, or other problems that are impeding your progress, let your instructor know as soon as possible.
Course Materials
Required:
Textbook Information is located in the CSU-Global Booklist on the Student Portal.
Course Schedule
Due Dates
The Academic Week at CSU-Global begins on Monday and ends the following Sunday.
 Discussion Boards: The original post must be completed by Thursday at 11:59 p.m. MT and Peer Responses posted by Sunday 11:59 p.m. MT. Late posts may not be awarded points.  Opening Exercises: Take the opening exercise before reading each week’s content to see which areas you will need to focus on. You may take these exercises as many times as you need. The opening exercises will not affect your final grade.  Mastery Exercises: Students may access and retake mastery exercises through the last day of class until they achieve the scores they desire.  Critical Thinking: Assignments are due Sunday at 11:59 p.m. MT.  Live Classroom: Although participation is not required, the Live Classroom session is held during Week 4. Week # Readings Assignments 1  Chapters 1, 2 & 3 in Title of Textbook Chapters 1 & 2 Introducing Public Administration Executive, 14(1), 1-16.  Discussion (25 points)  Opening Exercise (0 points) SAMPLE
 Cooper, P. J. (2011). The duty to take care: President Obama, public administration, and the capacity to govern. Public Administration Review, 71(1), 7-18. doi:10.1111/j.1540-6210.2010.02302.x  Bryer, T. A., Callen, J. C., Eikenberry, A. M., Garrett, T. M., Love, J. M., Miller, C. R., & … Wickstrom, C. (2010). Public administration theory in the Obama Era. Administrative Theory & Praxis (M.E. Sharpe), 32(1), 118-122. doi:10.2753/ATP1084-1806320107  Mastery Exercise (10 points) 2  Chapters 3, 4, & 5 in Introducing Public Administration  Core Documents in U.S. Democracy. (n. d). Retrieved from http://www.gpo.gov/libraries/core_docs.htm  The Constitutional Convention. (2006-2015). Retrieved from http://teachingamericanhistory.org/convention/introduction/  American Government Federalism. (2008-2014). Retrieved from http://www.ushistory.org/gov/3.asp  Hitler Historical Museum. (2015). Retrieved from http://adolf-hitler.org/  Spartacus Educational. McCarthyism. (2015). Retrieved from http://spartacus-educational.com/USAmccarthyism.htm  Milgram Experiment Reenactment. (2008-2015). Retrieved from https://explorable.com/stanley-milgram-experimentChapter X in Title of Textbook  Discussion (25 points)  Opening Exercise (0 points)  Mastery Exercise (10 points)  Critical Thinking (70 points) 3  Chapter 6 in Introducing Public Administration  MindTools. (2006-2015). Frederick Taylor and Scientific Management: Understanding Taylorism and early management theory. Retrieved from http://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newTMM_Taylor.htm  Discussion (25 points)  Opening Exercise (0 points)  Mastery Exercise (10 points)  Critical Thinking (75 points)  Portfolio Milestone (50 points) 4  Chapters 7 & 8 in Introducing Public Administration  Discussion (25 points)  Opening Exercise (0 points)  Mastery Exercise (10 points)  Critical Thinking (75 points)  Live Classroom (0 points) 5  Chapter 9 in Introducing Public Administration  Goodrich, R. (2015). SWOT analysis: Examples, templates, & definitions. Retrieved from http://www.businessnewsdaily.com/4245-swot-analysis.html  Guolian, H., & Wen, D. (2015). SWOT analysis and development strategy of tobacco production in Chenzhou City. Agricultural Science & Technology, 16(4), 785-788.  Discussion (25 points)  Opening Exercise (0 points)  Mastery Exercise (10 points)  Critical Thinking (75 points)  Portfolio Milestone (50 points) 6  Chapter 10 in Introducing Public Administration  Discussion (25 points)  Opening Exercise (0 points)  Mastery Exercise (10 points)  Critical Thinking (75 points) SAMPLE
7  Chapters 11 & 12 in Introducing Public Administration  Discussion (25 points)  Opening Exercise (0 points)  Mastery Exercise (10 points) 8  Chapters 13 & 14 in Introducing Public Administration  Discussion (25 points)  Opening Exercise (0 points)  Mastery Exercise (10 points)  Portfolio (250 points)
Assignment Details
This course includes the following assignments/projects:
Module 2
Critical Thinking: (70 points)
Choose one of the following two assignments to complete this week. Do not do both assignments. Identify your assignment choice in the title of your submission.
Option #1: Case: Were the Space Shuttle Astronauts Killed by Fog?
Read the case study in your textbook, “Were the Space Shuttle Astronauts Killed by Fog?” (Shafritz, Russell, & Borick, 2012, pp. 68-69) and answer the following two questions posed at the end of the case study.
1. Why are all large organizations so susceptible to Clausewitz’ fog?
2. Are political pressures for performance a common or an uncommon part of public administration?
Write a 2- to 3-page (not including the title and reference pages that are required) response in essay form that takes into account your synthesis of the case study supported by the module content. In other words, you should reference key concepts from the module with in-text citations to support your answer. The CSU-Global Library is a good place to find your required sources. Format your entire paper according to CSU-Global Guide to Writing and APA Requirements.
Option #2: Case: Were the Space Shuttle Astronauts Killed by Fog?
Read the case study in your textbook, “Were the Space Shuttle Astronauts Killed by Fog?” (Shafritz, Russell, & Borick, 2012, pp. 68-69), and answer the following two questions posed at the end of the case study.
1. Why are all large organizations so susceptible to Clausewitz’ fog?
2. Are political pressures for performance a common or an uncommon part of public administration?
Construct a 10- to 15-slide (not including the title and reference slides that are required) presentation.
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Use the application of your choice such as PowerPoint or Prezi. Include slide notes (minimum of 100 words per slide) that take into account your synthesis of the case study supported by the module content. In other words, you should reference key concepts from the module with in-text citations to support your answer. The CSU-Global Library is a good place to find your required sources. Format your entire presentation according to CSU-Global Guide to Writing and APA Requirements.
Module 3
Critical Thinking: (75 Points)
Choose one of the following two assignments to complete this week. Do not do both assignments. Identify your assignment choice in the title of your submission.
Option #1: Illegal Immigration
Read the case study, “Why Illegal Immigration Is an Intergovernmental Mess and Will Remain So” (Shafritz, Russell, & Borick, 2012, pp. 159-161), and answer the following two questions posed at the end of the case study.
1. Why have state and local governments become more active in regulating illegal immigrants during recent years?
2. How does the design of American federalism lead to the types of intergovernmental conflicts found in the area of immigration?
Write a 2- to 3-page (not including the title and reference pages that are required) minimum response in essay form that takes into account your synthesis of the case study supported by the module content. In other words, you should reference key concepts from the module with in-text citations to support your answer. The CSU-Global Library is a good place to find your required sources. Format your entire paper according to CSU-Global Guide to Writing and APA Requirements.
Option #2: Illegal Immigration
Read the case study, “Why Illegal Immigration Is an Intergovernmental Mess and Will Remain So” (Shafritz, Russell, & Borick, 2012, pp. 159-161), and answer the following two questions posed at the end of the case study.
1. Why have state and local governments become more active in regulating illegal immigrants during recent years?
2. How does the design of American federalism lead to the types of intergovernmental conflicts found in the area of immigration?
Construct a 10- to 15-slide (in addition to the title and reference slides that are required) presentation. Include slide notes of at least 100 words per slide that takes into account your synthesis of the case study supported by the module content. In other words, you should reference key concepts from the module with in-text citations to support your answer in your slides and in your slide notes. The CSU-Global Library is a good place to find your required sources. Format your entire presentation according to CSU-Global Guide to Writing and APA Requirements.
PORTFOLIO MILESTONE: (50 points)
OPTION #1: Select Current Policy Issue
The Portfolio Project deliverables consist of three sections. This is the first section. The second section is delivered in Week 5, and the third section will be completed in Week 8. SAMPLE
In this first section, you will submit an essay of 3-4 pages in length, in addition to the title page and reference page that you must include. Research a current policy issue using various news and journal sources. Examples of policy issues are utilization of computers in government, poverty, the community drug problem, homelessness, the city planning process, the role of government in controlling crime, local taxation, the prison system, and public health. You do not need to obtain prior approval for your selected topic, though you may submit to your instructor for feedback if you request it. Your analysis will include: a) a detailed statement of the issue b) the organizations, interests, and officials involved in the issue c) an explanation of the connection to public administration, and d) a general analysis of the issue. You must review and critique at least three journal articles, which must come from a peer-reviewed journal in your field of interest. Acceptable journals include: Public Administration Review, Administration and Society, Public Administration Quarterly, International Journal of Public Administration, Public Budgeting and Finance, Review of Public Personnel Administration, Policy Studies Review, Journal of Policy Analysis and Management, Policy Studies Journal, American Review of Public Administration, Journal of Public Administration Research and Theory, and Journal of Public Policy. The the CSU-Global Library is a good place to find your required sources. The article reviews should:  clearly identify the paper’s research questions/hypotheses  identify the author’s assumptions  evaluate the strengths and limitations of the research design methods and measures used, and  evaluate the implications for policy and practice.
Format your entire paper according to CSU-Global Guide to Writing and APA Requirements.
OPTION 2: Select Current Policy Issue: Slide Presentation
The Portfolio Project deliverables consist of three sections. This is the first section. The second section is delivered in Week 5 and the third section will be completed in Week 8. In this first section, you will submit a slide presentation of 6-8 slides in addition to the required title and reference slides. Use the presentation software of your choice. Select a current policy issue and research it using various news and journal sources. Examples of policy issues are utilization of computers in government, poverty, the community drug problem, homelessness, the city planning process, the role of government in controlling crime, local taxation, the prison system, and public health. You do not need to obtain prior approval for your selected topic, though you may submit for instructor feedback if you request it. Your analysis will include: a) a detailed statement of the issue b) the organizations, interests, and officials involved in the issue c) an explanation of the connection to public administration, and d) a general analysis of the issue. SAMPLE
You must review and critique at least three journal articles, which must come from a peer-reviewed journal in your field of interest. Acceptable journals include: Public Administration Review, Administration and Society, Public Administration Quarterly, International Journal of Public Administration, Public Budgeting and Finance, Review of Public Personnel Administration, Policy Studies Review, Journal of Policy Analysis and Management, Policy Studies Journal, American Review of Public Administration, Journal of Public Administration Research and Theory, and Journal of Public Policy. The the CSU-Global Library is a good place to find your required sources. The article reviews should:  clearly identify the paper’s research questions/hypotheses  identify the author’s assumptions  evaluate the strengths and limitations of the research design methods and measures used, and  evaluate the implications for policy and practice.
Speaker’s notes of at least 100 words per slide must accompany the presentation. In-text citations are needed on slides and in speaker’s notes. The the CSU-Global Library is a good place to find your required sources. Format your entire presentation according to CSU-Global Guide to Writing and APA Requirements.
Module 4
CRITICAL THINKING ASSIGNMENT (75 Points)
Choose one of the following two assignments to complete this week. Do not do both assignments. Identify your assignment choice in the title of your submission.
Option #1: Case: Management or Public Relations?
Read the case study, “Is it Management or Public Relations” (Shafritz, Russell, & Borick, 2012, pp. 316- 319), and answer the following two questions posed at the end of the case study.
1. Is public relations as practiced by government leaders a new management skill or just one that is newly required?
2. Can you offer recent examples of “defining moments” of public officials or candidates for public office?
Write a 2- to 3-page (in addition to the title and reference pages that you must include) minimum response in essay form that takes into account your synthesis of the case study supported by the module content. In other words, you should reference key concepts from the module with in-text citations to support your answer. The CSU-Global Library is a good place to find your required sources. Format your entire paper according to CSU-Global Guide to Writing and APA Requirements.
Option #2: Case: Management or Public Relations?: Slide Presentation
Read the case study, “Is it Management or Public Relations” (Shafritz, Russell, & Borick, 2012, pp. 316- 319), and answer the following two questions posed at the end of the case study.
1. Is public relations as practiced by government leaders a new management skill or just one that is newly required?
2. Can you offer recent examples of “defining moments” of public officials or candidates for public office?
Construct a 10- to 15-slide (in addition to the title and reference slides that are required) presentation. Use the presentation application of your choice. Include slide notes of at least 100 words per slide that takes into SAMPLE
account your synthesis of the case study supported by the module content. In other words, you should reference key concepts from the module with in-text citations to support your answer. The CSU-Global Library is a good place to find your required sources. Format your entire presentation according to CSU-Global Guide to Writing and APA Requirements.
Module 5
CRITICAL THINKING ASSIGNMENT (75 Points)
Choose one of the following two assignments to complete this week. Do not do both assignments. Identify your assignment choice in the title of your submission.
Option #1: Case: Bernie Madoff and the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC)
Read the case study, “Opportunity Lost: The Story of Bernie Madoff and the Securities Exchange Commission” (Shafritz, Russell, & Borick, 2012, pp. 349-352), and answer the following two questions posed at the end of the case study.
1. Why did the SEC respond so slowly to tips about Bernie Madoff’s Ponzi scheme?
2. Will the failure to stop Bernie Madoff lead to major changes in the way the SEC officials do their job?
Write a 2- to 3-page (in addition to the title and reference pages that you must include) minimum response in essay form that takes into account your synthesis of the case study supported by the module content. In other words, you should reference key concepts from the module with in-text citations to support your answer. The CSU-Global Library is a good place to find your required sources. Format your entire paper according to CSU-Global Guide to Writing and APA Requirements.
Option #2: Case: Bernie Madoff and the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC): Slide Presentation
Read the case study, “Opportunity Lost: The Story of Bernie Madoff and the Securities Exchange Commission” (Shafritz, Russell, & Borick, 2012, pp. 349-352), and answer the following two questions posed at the end of the case study.
1. Why did the SEC respond so slowly to tips about Bernie Madoff’s Ponzi scheme?
2. Will the failure to stop Bernie Madoff lead to major changes in the way the SEC officials do their job?
Construct a 10- to 15-slide (in addition to the title and reference slides that you must include) presentation. Include slide notes of at least 100 words per slide that take into account your synthesis of the case study supported by the module content. In other words, you should reference key concepts from the module with in-text citations to support your answer. The CSU-Global Library is a good place to find your required sources. Format your entire presentation according to CSU-Global Guide to Writing and APA Requirements.
PORTFOLIO MILESTONE: (50 points)
OPTION 1: Defining Stakeholders
The Portfolio Project deliverables consist of three sections. The first section should have been submitted in Module 3. This is the second section. The third section will be completed in Week 8.
In this section, you will define the stakeholders for your chosen topic, present the policy options, and develop an opinion about the problem. In this section, you will analyze the issue.
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Be sure to address the following questions:
a) Who are the players? What is at stake?
b) What are the existing alternate policies to deal with this issue or problem?
c) Are the existing public policies effective to deal with this issue or problem? Identify any gaps or conflicts in the sources, and offer your opinions and analysis, where appropriate.
d) Is there any current or pending legislation related to this issue? If so, identify the bill number and discuss the status.
e) What is your position on this issue?
As part of your paper, you should conduct a SWOT analysis and explain the results.
Your paper should be 3-4 pages in length, in addition to the title and references pages that are required. Use a minimum of three peer-reviewed sources to support your conclusions. The CSU-Global Library is a good place to find your required sources. Format your entire paper according to CSU-Global Guide to Writing and APA Requirements.
OPTION 2: Defining Stakeholders: Slide Presentation
The Portfolio Project deliverables consist of three sections. The first section should have been submitted in Module 3. This is the second section. The third section will be completed in Week 8.
In this section, you will define the stakeholders for your chosen topic, present the policy options, and develop an opinion about the problem. In this section, you will analyze the issue.
Be sure to address the following questions:
a) Who are the players? What is at stake?
b) What are the existing alternate policies to deal with this issue or problem?
c) Are the existing public policies effective to deal with this issue or problem? Identify any gaps or conflicts in the sources, and offer your opinions and analysis, where appropriate.
d) Is there any current or pending legislation related to this issue? If so, identify the bill number and discuss the status.
e) What is your position on this issue?
As part of your presentation, you should conduct a SWOT analysis and explain the results.
Create a 10- to 15-slide presentation (in addition to the title and reference slides that you must include). Use the application of your choice such as PowerPoint or Prezi. Include speaker’s notes of at least 100 words per slide. In-text citations are needed on both slides and in the speaker’s notes. The CSU-Global Library is a good place to find your required sources. Format your entire presentation according to CSU-Global Guide to Writing and APA Requirements.
Module 6
CRITICAL THINKING ASSIGNMENT (75 points)
Choose one of the following two assignments to complete this week. Do not do both assignments. Identify your assignment choice in the title of your submission.
Option #1: Case: Transforming the Postal Service
Read the case study, “Transforming the Postal Service” (Shafritz, Russell, & Borick, 2012, pp. 374-377), and answer the following two questions posed at the end of the case study.
1. What steps has the U.S. Postal Service taken to transform itself? SAMPLE
2. How this the fear of increased competition from FedEx and UPS motivated the Postal Service to reform?
Write a 2- to 3-page (in addition to the title and reference pages that you must include) minimum response in essay form that takes into account your synthesis of the case study supported by the module content. In other words, you should reference key concepts from the module with in-text citations to support your answer. The CSU-Global Library is a good place to find your required sources. Format your entire paper according to CSU-Global Guide to Writing and APA Requirements.
Option #2: Case: Transforming the Postal Service: Slide Presentation
Read the case study, “Transforming the Postal Service” (Shafritz, Russell, & Borick, 2012, pp. 374-377), and answer the following two questions posed at the end of the case study.
1. What steps has the U.S. Postal Service taken to transform itself?
2. How this the fear of increased competition from FedEx and UPS motivated the Postal Service to reform?
Create a 10- to 15-slide presentation (in addition to the title and reference slides that you must include). Use the application of your choice such as PowerPoint or Prezi. Include speaker’s notes of at least 100 words per slide. In-text citations are needed on both slides and in the speaker’s notes. The CSU-Global Library is a good place to find your required sources. Format your entire presentation according to CSU-Global Guide to Writing and APA Requirements.
Module 8
PORTFOLIO PROJECT (250 Points)
Choose one of the following two portfolio projects. Do not do both projects. Identify your portfolio project choice in the title of your submission.
Option #1: Policy Paper In Module 8 you will be delivering the third section of this project. The first two sections were due in Modules 3 and 5 respectively. Refer to those Module folders for a complete description of those assignments.
Week 8 Deliverable (Section 3): Policy Position and Recommendation:
At this point, you have researched the issue, defined the stakeholders, and developed an opinion about the issue or problem. Public administrators must make practical and informed decisions and propose solutions to problems. In your third section, you will develop a policy perspective that takes into account the information and data you have assembled in the first two sections. Be sure to address the following questions:
a) Articulate your recommended policy clearly and practically.
b) Why and how is your recommended policy better than existing policies for this issue?
c) What are the financial requirements and/or implications of your recommended policy and how are they addressed in your plan?
Your paper should be 3-4 pages in length, in addition to the required title and reference pages. Incorporate a minimum of three peer-reviewed sources to support your conclusions. The CSU-Global Library is a good place to find your sources. Format your entire paper according to CSU-Global Guide to Writing and APA Requirements.
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A
95.0 – 100
A-
90.0 – 94.9
B+
86.7 – 89.9
B
83.3 – 86.6
B-
80.0 – 83.2
C+
75.0 – 79.9
C
70.0 – 74.9
D
60.0 – 69.9
F
59.9 or below
 Sections 1 and 2 are completed in draft form during Modules 3 and 5, respectively. Refer to the Modules 3 and 5 folders to read those assignments.
 Your final paper this week should include all three sections in one document with a single title page and references page.
 Sections should be clearly labeled.
 A minimum of three references should be used in each section for a total minimum of nine references in the completed paper.
Portfolio Option #2: Policy Presentation: Slide Presentation In Module 8 you will be delivering the third section of this project. The first two sections were due in Modules 3 and 5 respectively. Refer to those Module folders for a complete description of those assignments.
Week 8 Deliverable (Section 3): Policy Position and Recommendation
The third section, due in Week 8, should be 6-8 slides in length. Use the slide presentation application of your choice.
At this point, you have researched the issue, defined the stakeholders and developed an opinion about the issue or problem. Public administrators must make practical and informed decisions and propose solutions to problems. In your third section, you will develop a policy perspective that takes into account the information and data you have assembled in the first two sections. Be sure to address the following questions:
a) Articulate your recommended policy clearly and practically.
b) Why and how is your recommended policy better than existing policies for this issue?
c) What are the financial requirements and/or implications of your recommended policy and how are they addressed in your plan?
Speaker’s notes of at least 100 words per slide must be included. In-text citations are needed on both slides and in the speaker’s notes. The CSU-Global Library is a good place to find your sources. Format your entire presentation according to CSU-Global Guide to Writing and APA Requirements.
Note the following:
 Sections 1 and 2 are completed in draft form during Modules 3 and 5, respectively.
 Your final presentation should include all three sections in one document with a single title slide and references slide.
 Sections should be clearly labeled.
 A minimum of three references should be used in each section for a total minimum of nine references in the completed presentation.
Course Policies
Course Grading
Discussions 20%
Opening Exercises 0%
Live Classroom 0%
Mastery Exercises 8%
Critical Thinking 37%
Portfolio Project Milestones 10%
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Grading Scale and Policies
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Academic Integrity
Students must assume responsibility for maintaining honesty in all work submitted for credit and in any other work designated by the instructor of the course. Academic dishonesty includes cheating, fabrication, facilitating academic dishonesty, plagiarism, reusing /re-purposing your own work (see CSU-Global Guide to Writing and APA Requirements for percentage of repurposed work that can be used in an assignment), unauthorized possession of academic materials, and unauthorized collaboration. The CSU-Global Library provides information on how students can avoid plagiarism by understanding what it is and how to use the Library and Internet resources.
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All students are expected to follow the CSU-Global Guide to Writing and APA Requirements when citing in APA (based on the APA Style Manual, 6th edition) for all assignments. For details on CSU-Global APA style, please review the APA resources within the CSU-Global Library under the “APA Guide & Resources” link. A link to this document should also be provided within most assignment descriptions on your course’s Assignments page.
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Maintain an environment free of harassment, stalking, threats, abuse, insults or humiliation toward the instructor and classmates. This includes, but is not limited to, demeaning written or oral comments of an ethnic, religious, age, disability, sexist (or sexual orientation), or racist nature; and the unwanted sexual advances or intimidations by email, or on discussion boards and other postings within or connected to the online classroom.
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