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PMG320: Public Policy and Strategy 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 14-20 hours per week in each course reading material, interacting on the discussion boards, writing papers, completing projects, and doing research.

Course Description and Outcomes

Course Description: This course consists of a comprehensive overview of the American public policy process by integrating a discussion of current policy issues with an overall analysis of the architecture of American public policy institutions. In particular, the course will delve into the controversial public policy issues of health care, education, immigration, and America’s role in the global economy. The course will also review public policy approaches regarding America’s national defense superstructure both from a past and present viewpoint. Students will be able to explore the historical underpinnings of these current challenges in American public policy, as well as current approaches to addressing these issues. On completion of this course, students should be able to articulate the contours of the public policy process, how policies are identified, debated, and implemented, and how those approaches have manifested themselves in the concrete policies concerning a wide range of public policy issues in the United States today. Course Overview: Public policy, in every respect, is really a study of the world around you. From public safety, to medical care, to the state of our environment, public policy is the study of the issues and concerns affecting all of us. During the next eight weeks, we will be looking at a number of public policy areas undoubtedly affecting your communities, your families, and yourself. These policy areas continue to surface on the front pages of newspapers, in the halls of Congress, and in conversation at the corner coffee shop. Your perspectives, gleaned from the course lessons and also from your personal/professional experiences, are vital to understanding and synthesizing the course information. Course Learning Outcomes:

1. Analyze how public policies are developed, approved, implemented, and evaluated. 2. Analyze the internal dynamics and interrelationships between the administrative, legislative, and judicial

legal perspectives as they impact the formation of public policies. 3. Critically examine and interpret policy literature concerning the development of public policy and

strategy. 4. Examine different policy theories concerning the identification of public policy problems, and the

formation of public policies to address those issues. SAMPLE

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

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, a Live Classroom session is held during Week 4.

Week # Readings Assignments

SAMPLE

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Chapters 1 & 2 - American Public Policy: An Introduction

Retro Report. (2014, March 3). When a bridge falls [Video File]. Retrieved from http://www.nytimes.com/video/us/100000002742313/when-a-bridge-falls.html?emc=edit_th_20140304&nl=todaysheadlines&nlid=35184814

Sennett, R. 2012. Fractures. Contemporary Sociology, 41(2), 164-166.

The White House. (n.d.). Issues. Retrieved from http://www.whitehouse.gov/issues/

Discussion (25 points)

Opening Exercise (0 points)

Mastery Exercise (10 points)

Critical Thinking (0 points)

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Chapters 3 and 4 - American Public Policy: An Introduction

CRFB. (2014). Stabilize the debt. Retrieved from http://crfb.org/stabilizethedebt/

Krugman, P. (2015). Debt is good. The New York Times. Retrieved from http://nyti.ms/1PprXJj

U.S. Census Bureau. (2015). Census bureau economic statistics. Retrieved from http://www.census.gov/econ/

U.S. Census Bureau. (2015). Economic indicators. Retrieved from http://www.census.gov/economic-indicators/





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Chapter 5 - American Public Policy: An Introduction

Lenz, G. (2011, November). The true cost of oil [Video File]. Retrieved from http://www.ted.com/talks/garth_lenz_images_of_beauty_and_devastation

Stewart, B., & Jacobson, M. (2010, February). Debate: Does the world need nuclear energy? [Video File]. Retrieved from http://www.ted.com/talks/debate_does_the_world_need_nuclear_energy

U.S. Census Bureau. (2015). U.S. and world population clock. Retrieved from http://www.census.gov/popclock/





Portfolio Project Milestone (20 points)

4


Business & Legal Resources. (2015). Compliance tools for H.R. professionals. Retrieved from http://hr.blr.com/job-descriptions/Public-Service-Safety/

Milgram, A. (2013, October). Why smart statistics are the key to fighting crime [Video File]. Retrieved from http://www.ted.com/talks/anne_milgram_why_smart_statistics_are_the_key_to_fighting_crime

Potter, W. (2014, March). The shocking move to criminalize nonviolent protest [Video File]. Retrieved from http://www.ted.com/talks/will_potter_the_shocking_move_to_criminalize_non_violent_protest

U.S. Census Bureau. (2012). Criminal justice statistics. Retrieved from http://www.census.gov/govs/cj/





Live Classroom (0 points)

5 Chapters 7 & 8 - American Public Policy: An Introduction Discussion (25 SAMPLE

United States Census Bureau. (2015). 2012 economic census geographic area series: First release of local data for health care/social assistance and educational services sectors. Retrieved from http://www.census.gov/newsroom/press-releases/2015/cb15-tps37.html

Onie, R. (2012, April). What if our healthcare system kept us healthy? [Video File]. Retrieved from http://www.ted.com/talks/rebecca_onie_what_if_our_healthcare_system_kept_us_healthy

Howard, P. K. (2010, February). Four ways to fix a broken legal system [Video File]. Retrieved from http://www.ted.com/talks/philip_howard

Dishman, E. (2009, November). Take health care off the mainframe [Video File]. Retrieved from http://www.ted.com/talks/eric_dishman_take_health_care_off_the_mainframe

United States Census Bureau. (2015). Poverty main. Retrieved from http://www.census.gov/hhes/www/poverty/

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Fan, J. (2014). The impact of economic capital, social capital and cultural capital: Chinese families’ access to educational resources. Sociology Mind, 4, 272-281. doi: 10.4236/sm.2014.44028

Canada, G. (2013, May). Our failing schools. Enough is enough! [Video File]. Retrieved from http://www.ted.com/talks/geoffrey_canada_our_failing_schools_enough_is_enough

Character Development Systems, LLC. (2015). Life skills training for youth. Retrieved from www.characterdevelopmentsystems.com

Gates, B. (2013, May). Teachers need real feedback [Video File]. Retrieved from http://www.ted.com/talks/bill_gates_teachers_need_real_feedback






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Clearly Cultural. (2015). Individualism. Retrieved from http://www.clearlycultural.com/geert-hofstede-cultural-dimensions/individualism/

Giridharadas, A. (2015, March). A tale of two Americas. And the mini-mart where they collided [Video File]. http://www.ted.com/talks/anand_giridharadas_a_tale_of_two_americas_and_the_mini_mart_where_they_collided

Mind Tools. (2015). Hofstede's cultural dimensions: Understanding workplace values around the world. Retrieved from http://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newLDR_66.htm

The Hofstede Centre. (2015c). National culture. Retrieved from http://geert-hofstede.com/national-culture.html





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Gross, B. (2015, March). The single biggest reason why startups succeed [Video File]. Retrieved from http://www.ted.com/talks/bill_gross_the_single_biggest_reason_why_startups_succeed



Mastery Exercise SAMPLE

University of Hawai‘i - West O‘ahu. (n.d.). Center for Labor Education & Research. Retrieved from http://clear.uhwo.hawaii.edu/CB-FAQ.html#Q1

Strack, R. (2014, October). The workforce crisis of 2030—and how to start solving it now [Video File]. Retrieved from http://www.ted.com/talks/rainer_strack_the_surprising_workforce_crisis_of_2030_and_how_to_start_solving_it_now

Tummala, K. K. (2012). Dire need for sound leadership: A model. Public Administration Review, 72(3), 473-476.

Wright, B. E. (2011) Public administration as an interdisciplinary field: Assessing its relationship with the fields of law, management, and political science. Public Administration Review, 71(1), 96-101.

Zappos. (2014, August). Zappos Family Core Values | about.zappos.com. Retrieved from http://about.zappos.com/our-unique-culture/zappos-core-values

(10 points)

Portfolio (290 points)

Assignment Details

This course includes the following assignments/projects: Module 2

CRITICAL THINKING ASSIGNMENT (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: US National Economic Policies and Regulations

Policy Analysis involves describing and investigating how and why policies are created and implemented. The stages of the policy process include pre-policy stages (primarily problem identification) and policy stages (implementation and evaluation). The critical analysis (CT) for this course will include 1) identifying the basic reasons for the policy, 2) the opposing normative issues involved (values, beliefs, and attitudes), 3) the projected costs and benefits, and 4) the student’s recommended solutions.

CT POLICY ANALYSIS #1-1: The US government has assumed a role in stimulating the economy by creating national economic policies. Determine, through a brief analysis, the value of these national economic policies and resulting regulations.

Requirements:

Your paper should include an introduction and a conclusion and should be 3-4 pages long, not including the title or reference pages, which you must include.

In addition to information from the assigned textbook readings, incorporate two scholarly references not in the required readings for this module. The CSU-Global Library or recommended readings are good places to find your sources.

Follow the CSU-Global Guide to Writing and APA Requirements.

Review the grading rubric, which can be accessed from the Course Information page. Reach out to your instructor if you have any questions about the assignment.

Option #2: International Trade Agreements and Policies

SAMPLE

Policy Analysis involves describing and investigating how and why policies are created and implemented. The stages of the policy process include pre-policy stages (primarily problem identification) and policy stages (implementation and evaluation). The critical analysis (CT) for this course will include 1) identifying the basic reasons for the policy, 2) the opposing normative issues involved (values, beliefs, attitudes), 3) the projected costs and benefits, and 4) the student’s recommended solutions.

CT POLICY ANALYSIS #1-2: In the global business world we live in, international trade represents an important part of the US economy. Examine the value and purposes of the international trade agreements, the related US policies and laws/regulations.

Requirements:





Module 3

CRITICAL THINKING ASSIGNMENT (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: US National Energy and Environmental Options

Policy Analysis involves describing and investigating how and why policies are created and implemented. The stages of the policy process include pre-policy stages (primarily problem identification) and policy stages (implementation and evaluation). The critical analysis (CT) for this course will include 1) identifying the basic reasons for the policy, 2) the opposing normative issues involved (values, beliefs, attitudes), 3) the projected costs and benefits, and 4) the student’s recommended solutions. CT POLICY ANALYSIS #2-1: The US energy needs and the environmental concerns are linked. Review and complete a brief analysis the related policies and resulting regulations in place and recommend proposed solutions. Requirements:





Option #2: International Environmental Agreements and Policies Policy Analysis involves describing and investigating how and why policies are created and implemented. The stages of the policy process include pre-policy stages (primarily problem identification) and policy stages (implementation and evaluation). The critical analysis (CT) for this course will include 1) identifying the basic reasons for the policy, 2) the opposing normative issues involved (values, beliefs, attitudes), 3) the projected costs and benefits, and 4) the student’s recommended solutions. SAMPLE

CT POLICY ANALYSIS #2-2: In the global political world we live in, international environmental agreements and non-agreements represent an important part of the US economic strategy. Examine the value and purposes of proposed international agreements and the potential related US issues. Requirements:





PORTFOLIO PROJECT MILESTONE (20 points) Options #1 and #2: Submit Paper Topic Review the details of the Portfolio Project described in Module 8, and select your choice of Option #1 or Option #2. Submit a policy topic and discuss your choice with the professor in one to two paragraphs. Identify the name of the policy you have selected for your analysis along with an explanation of why you chose this policy and what you intend to learn from your analysis. Format your policy topic according to the CSU-Global Guide to Writing and APA Requirements. Your final project is due at the end of Week 8. The paper will be expected to communicate the policy issue in a clear, concise, and organized fashion, using the required and recommended readings from the course for analytical support.

Module 4

CRITICAL THINKING ASSIGNMENT (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: US National Criminal Justice Policies Policy Analysis involves describing and investigating how and why policies are created and implemented. The stages of the policy process include pre-policy stages (primarily problem identification) and policy stages (implementation and evaluation). The critical analysis (CT) for this course will include 1) identifying the basic reasons for the policy, 2) the opposing normative issues involved (values, beliefs, attitudes), 3) the projected costs and benefits, and 4) the student’s recommended solutions. CT POLICY ANALYSIS #3-1: The FBI data shows crime is declining in the US but prison populations are higher per capita compared to every other country in the world. Review and complete a brief analysis the related policies and resulting regulations in place and recommend proposed solutions. Requirements:





SAMPLE

Option #2: Controversial Criminal Justice Policies Policy Analysis involves describing and investigating how and why policies are created and implemented. The stages of the policy process include pre-policy stages (primarily problem identification) and policy stages (implementation and evaluation). The critical analysis (CT) for this course will include 1) identifying the basic reasons for the policy, 2) the opposing normative issues involved (values, beliefs, attitudes), 3) the projected costs and benefits, and 4) the student’s recommended solutions. CT POLICY ANALYSIS #3-2: Select one criminal justice related policy or proposed policy of your choice having controversial issues, i.e., death penalty, drug legalization, search and seizure, gun control, etc. and complete an in-depth analysis of the issues. Based on your conclusion make a policy recommendation. Requirements:





Module 5

CRITICAL THINKING ASSIGNMENT (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: US National Poverty Related Policies Policy Analysis involves describing and investigating how and why policies are created and implemented. The stages of the policy process include pre-policy stages (primarily problem identification) and policy stages (implementation and evaluation). The critical analysis (CT) for this course will include 1) identifying the basic reasons for the policy, 2) the opposing normative issues involved (values, beliefs, attitudes), 3) the projected costs and benefits, and 4) the student’s recommended solutions. CT POLICY ANALYSIS #4-1: Discuss the history and issues of US public assistance and social insurance. Review and complete a brief analysis the related policies and resulting regulations in place and recommend proposed solutions. Requirements:





Option #2: US National Health Care Policies in Comparison with Selected Other Countries Policy Analysis involves describing and investigating how and why policies are created and implemented. The stages of the policy process include pre-policy stages (primarily problem identification) and policy stages

SAMPLE

(implementation and evaluation). The critical analysis (CT) for this course will include 1) identifying the basic reasons for the policy, 2) the opposing normative issues involved (values, beliefs, attitudes), 3) the projected costs and benefits, and 4) the student’s recommended solutions. CT POLICY ANALYSIS #4-2: Discuss the issues surrounding the US national health care policies including the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) and compare these strategies to the national health care policies of a variety of other countries. Requirements:





Module 6

CRITICAL THINKING ASSIGNMENT (90 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: US National Education Policies Policy Analysis involves describing and investigating how and why policies are created and implemented. The stages of the policy process include pre-policy stages (primarily problem identification) and policy stages (implementation and evaluation). The critical analysis (CT) for this course will include 1) identifying the basic reasons for the policy, 2) the opposing normative issues involved (values, beliefs, attitudes), 3) the projected costs and benefits, and 4) the student’s recommended solutions. CT POLICY ANALYSIS #5-1: Discuss the history and issues of the US federal role in elementary and secondary education. Review and complete a brief analysis the related policies and resulting regulations in place and recommend proposed solutions. Requirements:





Option# 2: US National Educational Policies Related to Public and Private Schools Policy Analysis involves describing and investigating how and why policies are created and implemented. The stages of the policy process include pre-policy stages (primarily problem identification) and policy stages (implementation and evaluation). The critical analysis (CT) for this course will include 1) identifying the basic reasons for the policy, 2) the opposing normative issues involved (values, beliefs, attitudes), 3) the projected costs and benefits, and 4) the student’s recommended solutions.

SAMPLE

CT POLICY ANALYSIS #5-2: Discuss the educational policy issues related to the public versus private schools policies. Make a recommendation for a national policy based on your conclusions. Requirements:





PORTFOLIO PROJECT MILESTONE (20 points) Options #1 and #2: Submit Paper Outline This week, you will submit a 1-page outline of the Portfolio Project policy analysis paper. Be sure to format your outline according to the CSU-Global Guide to Writing and APA Requirements. Your final project is due at the end of Week 8.

Module 7

PORTFOLIO PROJECT MILESTONE (20 points) Options #1 and #2: Submit Reference List This week, you will submit a 1-page reference list for the Portfolio Project’s policy analysis paper described in Week 8. Be sure to format your list according to the CSU-Global Guide to Writing and APA Requirements. Your final project is due at the end of Week 8.

Module 8

PORTFOLIO PROJECT (290 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: Policy Analysis Paper (US Public Policy) Students will construct a 9-12 page policy analysis paper on a public policy issue of his or her choosing. The paper will be written as though it were designed for a particular decision-maker in government (e.g., a member of Congress, the president of the United States), with the student assuming the role of a policy analyst. The paper will be expected to communicate the policy issue in a clear, concise, and organized fashion, using the required and recommended readings from the course for analytical support. The following elements should be considered during the paper development:

Clearly Defined Public Policy The student strongly or adequately 1) identifies a public organization and its structure, 2) defines a public policy issue, and 3) explains fully the rationale for selection of that issue

Relevant Facts and Data Support Position Applies a minimum of two facts in support of the importance of the public policy issue and provides a strong or adequate argument in support of the position

Full Range of Policy Proposals Addressed

SAMPLE

Applies a minimum of two methods and/or policy proposals to critically address the public policy concern. Each identification of method and/or policy proposal is clearly related by example to the policy concern

Alternative Methods Addressed Applies a minimum of two alternative methods of addressing the public policy issue. Each alternative method is clearly related by example to the policy concern

Application of Source Material Sources well or adequately chosen to provide substance and perspectives on the issue; knowledge from the course linked properly to source material

Critical Thinking Applies critical thinking and reasoning skills for effective analysis

Ethics Prescribes actions to effectively address a variety of ethical situations that support social responsibility

Leadership Demonstrates effective leadership and teamwork skills

Technology Selects current technology applications and applies to specific problems and challenges in the work place and professional skills

Organization Project is clearly organized, well written, and in proper essay format including an introduction, body, and conclusion. Conforms to project requirements

Grammar and Style Strong sentence and paragraph structure; few or no minor errors in grammar and spelling; appropriate writing style; clear and concise with no unsupported comments

APA Includes all items listed on APA rubric and includes less than two APA style guide mistakes within the paper itself. Citations and reference page are correctly formatted. Source citations should be in conformity with CSU-Global Guidelines for Writing and APA Style.

Option #2: Policy Analysis Paper (International Public Policy) Students will construct a 9-12 page policy analysis paper on an American public policy issue of his or her choosing, comparing it to a policy of a foreign country. The paper will be written as though it were designed for the use by the President of the United States, with the student assuming the role of a policy analyst. The paper will be expected to communicate the policy issue in a clear, concise, and organized fashion, using the required and recommended readings from the course for analytical support. The following elements should be considered during the paper development:

Clearly Defined Public Policy The student strongly or adequately: 1) identifies a public organization and its structure, 2) defines a public policy issue, and 3) explains fully the rationale for selection of that issue

Relevant Facts and Data Support Position Applies a minimum of two facts in support of the importance of the public policy issue and provides a strong or adequate argument in support of the position

SAMPLE

Full Range of Policy Proposals Addressed Applies a minimum of two methods and/or policy proposals to critically address the public policy concern. Each identification of method and/or policy proposal is clearly related by example to the policy concern

Alternative Methods Addressed Applies a minimum of two alternative methods of addressing the public policy issue. Each alternative method is clearly related by example to the policy concern

Application of Source Material Sources well or adequately chosen to provide substance and perspectives on the issue; knowledge from the course linked properly to source material

Critical Thinking Applies critical thinking and reasoning skills for effective analysis

Ethics Prescribes actions to effectively address a variety of ethical situations that support social responsibility

Leadership Demonstrates effective leadership and teamwork skills

Technology Selects current technology applications and applies to specific problems and challenges in the work place and professional skills

Organization Project is clearly organized, well written, and in proper essay format including an introduction, body, and conclusion. Conforms to project requirements

Grammar and Style Strong sentence and paragraph structure; few or no minor errors in grammar and spelling; appropriate writing style; clear and concise with no unsupported comments

APA Includes all items listed on APA rubric and includes less than two APA style guide mistakes within the paper itself. Citations and reference page are correctly formatted. Source citations should be in conformity with CSU-Global Guidelines for Writing and APA Style.

Course Policies

Course Grading 20% Discussion Participation 0% Opening Exercises 0% Live Classroom 8% Mastery Exercises 37% Critical Thinking Assignments 35% Final Portfolio Paper

Grading Scale and Policies

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

SAMPLE

D 60.0 – 69.9

F 59.9 or below

In-Classroom Policies For information on late work and incomplete grade policies, please refer to our In-Classroom Student Policies and Guidelines or the Academic Catalog for comprehensive documentation of CSU-Global institutional policies.

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. Citing Sources with APA Style 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. Disability Services Statement CSU–Global is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all persons with disabilities. Any student with a documented disability requesting academic accommodations should contact the Disability Resource Coordinator at 720-279-0650 and/or email [email protected] for additional information to coordinate reasonable accommodations for students with documented disabilities.

Netiquette Respect the diversity of opinions among the instructor and classmates and engage with them in a courteous, respectful, and professional manner. All posts and classroom communication must be conducted in accordance with the student code of conduct. Think before you push the Send button. Did you say just what you meant? How will the person on the other end read the words? 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. If you have concerns about something that has been said, please let your instructor know. SAMPLE

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