Installing Sophos Scanning…. Communicating professionally and ethically is one of the essential skill sets we can teach you at Strayer. The following guidelines will ensure: · Your writing is professional · You avoid plagiarizing others, which is essential to writing ethically · You give credit to others in your work Visit Strayer’s Academic Integrity Center for more information. Winter 2019 https://pslogin.strayer.edu/?dest=academic-support/academic-integrity-center Strayer University Writing Standards 2 � Include page numbers. � Use 1-inch margins. � Use Arial, Courier, Times New Roman, or Calibri font style. � Use 10-, 11-, or 12-point font size for the body of your text. � Use numerals (1, 2, 3, and so on) or spell out numbers (one, two, three, and so on). Be consistent with your choice throughout the assignment. � Use either single or double spacing, according to assignment guidelines. � If assignment requires a title page: · Include the assignment title, your name, course title, your professor’s name, and the date of submission on a separate page. � If assignment does not require a title page (stated in the assignment details): a. Include all required content in a header at the top of your document. or b. Include all required content where appropriate for assignment format. Examples of appropriate places per assignment: letterhead of a business letter assignment or a title slide for a PowerPoint presentation. � Use appropriate language and be concise. � Write in active voice when possible. Find tips here. � Use the point of view (first, second, or third person) required by the assignment guidelines. � Use spelling and grammar check and proofread to help ensure your work is error free. � Use credible sources to support your ideas/work. Find tips here. � Cite your sources throughout your work when you borrow someone else’s words or ideas. Give credit to the authors. � Look for a permalink tool for a webpage when possible (especially when an electronic source requires logging in like the Strayer Library). Find tips here. � Add each cited source to the Source List at the end of your assignment. (See the Giving Credit to Authors and Sources section for more details.) � Don’t forget to cite and add your textbook to the Source List if you use it as a source. � Include a Source List when the assignment requires research or if you cite the textbook. � Type “Sources” centered on the first line of the page. � List the sources that you used in your assignment. � Organize sources in a numbered list and in order of use throughout the paper. Use the original number when citing a source multiple times. � For more information, see the Source List section. General Standards Use Appropriate Formatting Title Your Work Write Clearly Cite Credible Sources Build a Source List https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/539/01/ http://libdatab.strayer. ...

1. Installing Sophos
Scanning….
Communicating professionally and ethically is one of the
essential skill sets we can teach you at Strayer. The following
guidelines will ensure:
· Your writing is professional
· You avoid plagiarizing others, which is essential to writing
ethically
· You give credit to others in your work
Visit Strayer’s Academic Integrity Center for more information.
Winter 2019
https://pslogin.strayer.edu/?dest=academic-support/academic-
integrity-center
Strayer University Writing Standards 2
� Include page numbers.

2. � Use 1-inch margins.
� Use Arial, Courier, Times New Roman, or Calibri font style.
� Use 10-, 11-, or 12-point font size for the body of your text.
� Use numerals (1, 2, 3, and so on) or spell out numbers (one,
two, three, and so on).
Be consistent with your choice throughout the assignment.
� Use either single or double spacing, according to assignment
guidelines.
� If assignment requires a title page:
· Include the assignment title, your name, course title, your
professor’s name, and the
date of submission on a separate page.
� If assignment does not require a title page (stated in the
assignment details):
a. Include all required content in a header at the top of your
document.
or b. Include all required content where appropriate for
assignment format.
Examples of appropriate places per assignment: letterhead of a
business letter
assignment or a title slide for a PowerPoint presentation.
� Use appropriate language and be concise.
� Write in active voice when possible. Find tips here.
� Use the point of view (first, second, or third person) required

3. by the assignment
guidelines.
� Use spelling and grammar check and proofread to help
ensure your work is error free.
� Use credible sources to support your ideas/work. Find tips
here.
� Cite your sources throughout your work when you borrow
someone else’s words or ideas.
Give credit to the authors.
� Look for a permalink tool for a webpage when possible
(especially when an electronic
source requires logging in like the Strayer Library). Find tips
here.
� Add each cited source to the Source List at the end of your
assignment. (See the Giving
Credit to Authors and Sources section for more details.)
� Don’t forget to cite and add your textbook to the Source List
if you use it as a source.
� Include a Source List when the assignment requires research
or if you cite the textbook.
� Type “Sources” centered on the first line of the page.
� List the sources that you used in your assignment.
� Organize sources in a numbered list and in order of use
throughout the paper. Use the
original number when citing a source multiple times.

4. � For more information, see the Source List section.
General Standards
Use Appropriate
Formatting
Title Your Work
Write Clearly
Cite Credible
Sources
Build a
Source List
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Strayer University Writing Standards 3
Writing Assignments
Strayer University uses several different types of writing
assignments. The Strayer University
Student Writing Standards are designed to allow flexibility in
formatting your assignment and
giving credit to your sources. This section covers specific areas
to help you properly format
and develop your assignments. Note: The specific format

5. guidelines override guidelines in the
General Standards section.
Paper and Essay
Specific Format
Guidelines
PowerPoint or
Slideshow Specific
Format Guidelines
� Use double spacing throughout the body of your assignment.
� Use a consistent 12-point font throughout your assignment
submission. (For
acceptable fonts, see General Standards section.)
� Use the point of view (first or third person) required by the
assignment guidelines.
� Section headings can be used to divide different content
areas. Align section
headings (centered) on the page, be consistent, and include at
least two section
headings in the assignment.
� Follow all other General Standards section guidelines.
� Title slides should include the project name (title your work
to capture attention if
possible), a subtitle (if needed), the course title, and your name.
� Use spacing that improves professional style (mixing single
and double spacing as
needed).

6. � Use a background color or image on slides.
� Use Calibri, Lucida Console, Helvetica, Futura, Myriad Pro,
or Gill Sans font styles.
� Use 28-32 point font size for the body of your slides (based
on your chosen font
style). Avoid font sizes below 24-point.
� Use 36-44 point font size for the titles of your slides (based
on chosen font style).
� Limit content per slide (no more than 7 lines on any slide
and no more than 7
words per line).
� Include slide numbers when your slide show has 3+ slides.
You may place the
numbers wherever you like (but be consistent).
� Include appropriate images that connect directly to slide
content or presentation
content.
� Follow additional guidelines from the PowerPoint or
Slideshow Specific Format
Guidelines section and assignment guidelines.
Strayer University Writing Standards 4
Giving Credit to Authors and Sources
When quoting or paraphrasing another source, you need to give
credit by using an in-text
citation. An in-text citation includes the author’s last name and

7. the number of the source from
the Source List. A well-researched assignment has at least as
many sources as pages (see
Writing Assignments for the required number of sources). Find
tips here.
Option #1: Paraphrasing
Rewording Source Information in Your Own Words
· Rephrase the source information in your words.
Be sure not to repeat the same words of the author.
· Add a number to the end of your source (which will tie
to your Source List).
· Remember, you cannot just replace words of the
original sentence.
ORIGINAL SOURCE
“Writing at a college level requires informed
research.”
PARAPHRASING
As Harvey wrote, when writing a paper for
higher education, it is critical to research and
cite sources (1).
When writing a paper for higher education,
it is imperative to research and cite sources
(Harvey, 1).
Option #2: Quoting
Citing Another Person’s Work Word-For-Word

8. · Place quotation marks at the beginning and the end of
the quoted information.
· Add a number to the end of your source (which will tie
to your Source List).
· Do not quote more than one to two sentences
(approximately 25 words) at a time.
· Do not start a sentence with a quotation.
· Introduce and explain quotes within the context of
your paper.
ORIGINAL SOURCE
“Writing at a college level requires informed
research.”
QUOTING
Harvey wrote in his book, “Writing at a college
level requires informed research” (1).
Many authors agree, “Writing at a college
level requires informed research” (Harvey, 1).
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9. Page Numbers
When referencing multiple pages in a text book or other
large book, consider adding page numbers to help the
reader understand where the information you referenced
can be found. You can do this in three ways:
a. In the body of your paper;
or b. In the citation;
or c. By listing page numbers in the order they were
used in your paper on the Source List.
Check with your instructor or the assignment guidelines to
see if there is a preference based on your course.
IN-TEXT CITATION
(Harvey, 1, p. 16)
In the example, the author is Harvey, the source list number
is 1, and the page number that this information can be
found on is page 16.
Multiple Sources (Synthesizing)
Synthesizing means using multiple sources in one sentence
or paragraph (typically paraphrased) to make a strong
point. This is normally done with more advanced writing,
but could happen in any writing where you use more than
one source.
The key here is clarity. If you paraphrase multiple sources
in the same sentence (of paragraph if the majority of the
information contained in the paragraph is paraphrased),
you should include each source in the citation. Separate

10. sources using semi-colons (;) and create the citation in
the normal style that you would for using only one source
(Name, Source Number).
SYNTHESIZED IN-TEXT CITATION
(Harvey, 1; Buchanan, 2)
In the example, the authors Harvey and Buchanan were
paraphrased to help the student make a strong point.
Harvey is the first source on the source list, and Buchanan is
the second source on the source list.
Traditional Sources
Strayer University Writing Standards 6
Discussion Posts
When quoting or paraphrasing a source for discussion
threads, include the source number in parenthesis after the
body text where you quote or paraphrase. At the end of
your post, type the word “Sources” and below that include
a list of any sources that you cited.
If you pulled information from more than one source,
continue to number the additional sources in the order that
they appear in your post.
For more information on building a Source List Entry, see
Source List section.
SAMPLE POST

11. The work is the important part of any writing
assignment. According to Smith, “writing
things down is the biggest challenge” (1).
This is significant because…
The other side of this is also important. It is
noted that “actually writing isn’t important as
much as putting ideas somewhere useful” (2).
SOURCES
1. William Smith. 2018. The Way Things Are.
http://www.samplesite.com/writing
2. Patricia Smith. 2018. The Way Things Really
Are. http://www.betterthansample.com/tiger
A web source is any source accessed through an internet
browser. Before using any source, first determine its credibility.
Then decide if the source is appropriate and relevant for your
project. Find tips here.
Home Pages
A home page is the main page that loads when you type
a standard web address. For instance, if you type Google.
com into the web browser, you will be taken to Google’s
home page.
If you do need to cite a home page, use the webpage’s
title from the browser. This found by moving your mouse
cursor over the webpage name at the top of the browser.
When citing a homepage, it is likely because there is a news
thread, image, or basic piece of information on a company
that you wish to include in your assignment.

12. Specific Web Pages
If you are using any web page other than the home page,
include the specific title of the page and the direct link (when
possible) for that specific page in your Source List Entry.
If your assignment used multiple pages from the same author/
source, create separate Source List Entries for each page
when possible (if the title and/or web address is different).
Web Sources
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Strayer University Writing Standards 7
Effective Internet Links
When sharing a link to an article with your instructor and
classmates, start with a brief summary and why you chose
to share it.
Be sure to check the link you’re posting to be sure it will
work for your classmates. They should be able to just click
on the link and go directly to your shared site.
Share vs. URL Options
Cutting and pasting the URL (web address) from your browser
may not allow others to view your source. This makes it hard
for people to engage with the content you used.
To avoid this problem, look for a “share” option and choose
that when possible so your classmates and professor
get the full, direct link. Always test your link(s) before
submitting to make sure they work.

13. If you cannot properly share the link, include the article as an
attachment. Interested classmates and your professor can
reference the article shared as an attachment. Find tips here.
POOR EXAMPLE
Hey check out this article: http://www.
Jobs4You.FED/Jobs_u_can_get
BETTER EXAMPLE
After reading the textbook this week, I
researched job sites. I found an article on how
to find the best job site depending on the job
you’re looking for. The author shared some
interesting tools such as job sites that collect job
postings from other sites and ranks them from
newest to oldest, depending on category. Check
out the article at this link: http://www.Jobs4You.
FED/Jobs_u_can_get
Charts, images, and tables should be centered and followed by
an in-text citation. Design your page and place a citation
below the chart, image, or table. When referring to the chart,
image, or table in the body of the assignment, use the citation.
On your Source List, provide the following details of the visual:
· Author’s name (if created by you, provide your name)
· Date (if created by you, provide the year)
· Type (Chart, Image, or Table)
· How to find it (link or other information – See Source List
section for additional details).

14. Charts, Images, and Tables
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Strayer University Writing Standards 8
Source List
The Source List (which includes the sources that you used in
your assignment) is a new page
you add at the end of your paper. The list has two purposes: it
gives credit to the authors that
you use and gives your readers enough information to find the
source without your help. Build
your Source List as you write.
· Type “Sources” at the top of a new page.
· Include a numbered list of the sources you used in your paper
(the numbers
indicate the order in which you used them).
1. Use the number one (1) for the first source used in the paper,
the number
two (2) for the second source, and so on.
2. Use the same number for a source if you use it multiple
times.
· Ensure each source includes five parts: author or
organization, publication date,
title, page number (if needed), and how to find it. If you have
trouble finding
these details, then re-evaluate the credibility of your source.
· Use the browser link for a public webpage.

15. · Use a permalink for a webpage when possible. Find tips here.
· Instruct your readers how to find all sources that do not have
a browser link
or a permalink.
· Separate each Source List Element with a period on your
Source List.
AUTHOR PUBLICATION DATE TITLE PAGE NO. HOW TO
FIND
The person(s) who
published the source. This
can be a single person,
a group of people, or an
organization. If the source
has no author, use “No
author” where you would
list the author.
The date the source was
published. If the source
has no publication date,
use “No date” where you
would list the date.
The title of the
source. If the
source has no title,
use “No title”
where you would
list the title.
The page
number(s) used. If

16. the source has no
page numbers,
omit this section
from your Source
List Entry.
Instruct readers how to find
all sources. Keep explanations
simple and concise, but
provide enough information
so the source can be located.
Note: It is your responsibility
to make sure the source can
be found.
Michael Harvey
In the case of multiple
authors, only list the first.
2013
This is not the same as
copyright date, which is
denoted by ©
The Nuts &
Bolts of College
Writing
p. 1
Include p. and
the page(s) used.

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Creating a
Source List Entry
Source List Elements
Strayer University Writing Standards 9
1. Michael Harvey. 2013. The Nuts & Bolts of College Writing.
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1. Michael Harvey. 2013. The Nuts & Bolts of College Writing.
p. 1. http://libdatab.strayer.edu/login?url=http://search.
ebscohost.com/login.aspx
2. William R. Stanek. 2010. Storyboarding Techniques chapter
in Effective Writing for Business, College and Life. http://
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3. Zyad Hicham. 2017. Vocabulary Growth in College-Level

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4. Anya Kamenetz. July 10, 2015. The Writing Assignment That
Changes Lives. https://www.npr.org/sections/
ed/2015/07/10/419202925/the-writing-assignment-that-changes-
lives
5. Brad Thor. June 14, 2016. The Best Writing Advice I Ever
Got. http://time.com/4363050/brad-thor-best-writing-advice/
6. Karen Hertzberg. June 15, 2017. How to Improve Writing
Skills in 15 Easy Steps. https://www.grammarly.com/blog/
how-to-improve-writing-skills/
7. Roy Peter Clark. 2008. Writing Tools: 55 Essential Strategies
for Every Writer. p.55-67. Book on Amazon.com.
8. C.M. Gill. 2014. The Psychology of Grading and Scoring
chapter in Essential Writing Skills for College & Beyond.
Textbook.
9. ABC Company’s Policy & Procedures Committee. No Date.
Employee Dress and Attendance Policy. Policy in my office.
10. Henry M. Sayre. 2014. The Humanities: Culture, Continuity
and Change, Vol. 1. This is the HUM111 textbook.
11. Savannah Student. 2018. Image. http://www.studentsite.com
12. Don Dollarsign. 2018. Chart.
http://www.allaboutthemoney.com
13. Company Newsletter Name. 2018. Table. Company

19. Newsletter Printed Copy (provided upon request).
LEG 320: Criminal Justice
Week 7 Assignment 2 Submission
Assignment 2: Criminal Defenses and Criminal Punishments
Due Week 7 and worth 170 points
It is common knowledge that two controversial issues in the
American legal system are the types of criminal defenses and
the manner of criminal punishment. In this assignment, you will
explore both in their various forms.
Use the Internet to research the types of criminal defenses and
the manner of criminal punishment.
Write a four to six (4-6) page paper in which you:
1. Specify the key points involved in the court determining the
lawfulness of the use of force. Next, identify and then discuss
the relevance of the factors a court or a jury will consider in
determining what force is reasonable in self-defense.
2. Argue for or against the use of the Castle Doctrine or stand
your ground laws as a defense to prevent the rendering of a
guilty verdict in a criminal homicide case. Provide a rationale to
support your response.
3. Compare and contrast the defenses of diplomatic, legislative,
and witness immunity. Analyze the overall role that the
defenses play within the criminal justice system. Next, evaluate
the general level of fairness of witness immunity to the defense.
Provide a rationale to support your response.
4. Specify the two elements of the defense of entrapment. Next,
support or critique the value of the defense within the criminal
law system in the United States. Justify your response.
5. Argue for or against the "Three Strikes"laws. Provide a
rationale to support your response.

20. 6. Use at least three quality academic resources in this
assignment. Note: Wikipedia and similar types of websites do
not qualify as academic resources.
Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:
· This course requires use of new Strayer Writing Standards
(SWS). The format is different than other Strayer University
courses. Please take a moment to review the SWS
documentation for details.
· Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size
12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references
must follow SWS or school-specific format. Check with your
professor for any additional instructions.
· Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the
student's name, the professor's name, the course title, and the
date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in
the required assignment page length.
The specific course learning outcomes associated with this
assignment are:
· Describe the nature and history of American criminal law.
· Explain the role of individuals and federal, state, and local
government agencies in crime fighting and prosecution of
criminal offenses.
· Analyze the essential legal elements of criminal conduct.
· Contrast crimes against persons, crimes against property, and
other types of criminal conduct.
· Use technology and information resources to research issues in
criminal law.
· Write clearly and concisely about criminal law using proper
writing mechanics.
Grading for this assignment will be based on answer quality,
logic / organization of the paper, and language and writing
skills, using the following rubric.
HUM 112: World Cultures
Assignment 2: Project Paper

21. Due Week 7 and worth 200 points
The Project Paper focuses on a suggested topic related to art,
history, or literature, with important examples and themes that
still resonate today for one’s professional or personal life. The
project will reflect your views and interpretation of the
topic. This project is designed to help you stretch your mind
and your abilities to be the creative, innovative, and critical
thinker you already are!
Choose one (1) of the topics from the list of topic choices
below. Read the topic carefully. Write a three to four (3-4) page
paper (750-1,000 words) that responds to each of the items
described in the topic. (Exception is the video presentation of
the first topic below which is a different communication form).
For the topic you choose:
1. Support your ideas with specific, illustrative examples. If
there are questions or points associated with your chosen topic,
be sure to answer all of the listed questions and address all of
the items in that topic. If your topic asks you to do several
things related to the topic, be sure to do each of the things
listed.
2. The listed topic has a certain presentation format or writing
genre with it (video, essay, poem, etc), and each topic involves
looking at a distinct form of presentation (oral speech, novel,
visual art, poetry, etc. And each topic involves some sort of
challenge or theme that is relevant to modern work and life. Be
creative and admire the creativity of others.
1. Follow the instructions below for what sources to use and
what formatting to use in layout and referencing. Avoid sources
that are not good academic quality for college writing
(Wikipedia is one example). Do NOT use any source that
provides or sells college essays.
Note: Your instructor may require you to submit your topic
choice for approval before the end of Week 5.

22. Topic choices (pick 1):
· Harlem Renaissance Writers. Choose two different authors
from the Harlem Renaissance and one work by each author.
Write an essay that:
1. Describes each author’s role and importance within the
Harlem Renaissance. Discuss their literary careers and
relationships with other writers.
2. Summarize the main ideas from one work by each author,
using 8-10 sentences for each summary (two paragraphs total).
3. Describe their writing styles, the types of images and themes
they use in their work (one paragraph about each author).
4. Explain how these authors and their works have impacted
your own life. How will you apply their ideas to your career?
The Project Paper will be graded on:
· The level to which the instructions were followed.
· The extent to which all four (4) parts in the topic were
addressed.
· The adequacy of information, examples, and details which
support the general claim or main idea.
· The clarity and relevance of the explanations and descriptions.
· Adherence to standard rules of grammar, punctuation, and
mechanics.
· The inclusion and use of the sources identified above for your
topic (the Sayre text book and any other sources/links given).
Also, the use of at least one other relevant, good quality source
found in our online Library. (Other sources not meeting these
criteria should not be used).
· The sources used will be documented in your paper using the
SWS style (see below).
Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:
· This course requires the use of Strayer Writing Standards
(SWS). The format is different than others Strayer University
courses. Please take a moment to review the SWS
documentation for details.
· Include a title page containing the title of the assignment, your
name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date of

23. submission. The title page and the source list are not included
in the required length (750 words minimum). The body of the
paper must be double-spaced between lines and must use
paragraphing.
The specific course learning outcomes associated with this
assignment are:
· Explain how key social, cultural, and artistic contributions
contribute to historical changes.
· Explain the importance of situating a society’s cultural and
artistic expressions within a historical context.
· Examine the influences of intellectual, religious, political, and
socio-economic forces on social, cultural, and artistic
expressions.
· Identify major historical developments in world cultures
from the Renaissance to the contemporary period.
· Use technology and information resources to research issues in
the study of world cultures.
· Write clearly and concisely about world cultures using proper
writing mechanics.
Grading for this assignment will be based on answer quality,
logic/organization of the paper, and language and writing skills,
using the following rubric found here.