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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
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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
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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
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).
� 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.
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
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
· 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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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
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
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
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.
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
https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/conducting_re

search/evaluating_sources_of_information/index.html
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.
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).
Charts, Images, and Tables
https://nyti.ms/24L5XkV
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.
· 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
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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Setting Up the
Source List Page
Creating a
Source List Entry
Source List Elements

1. Michael Harvey. 2013. The Nuts & Bolts of College Writing.
p. 1. http://libdatab.strayer.edu/
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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://
libdatab.strayer.edu/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login
.aspx?direct=true&db=nlebk&AN=359141&site=e
ds-live&scope=site&ebv=EB&ppid=pp_23
3. Zyad Hicham. 2017. Vocabulary Growth in College-Level
Students’ Narrative Writing. http://libdatab.strayer.edu/
login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&d
b=edsdoj&AN=edsdoj.9b7fad40e529462bafe3a936
aaf81420&site=eds-live&scope=site
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
Newsletter Printed Copy (provided upon request).
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Week 2 Assignment Data sets in Doc
Sharing
Posted on: Sunday, June 7, 2020 10:35:42 AM EDT
Week 2 Assignment Data sets are the same data sets that
were posted for Week 1 and posted in Doc Sharing.
Early in your Assignment, when you relate which dataset you
analyzed, please include the mean of the following variables. If
you are using the Afrobarometer Dataset, report the mean of Q1
(Age). If you are using the HS Long Survey Dataset, report the
mean of X1Par1Edu.
Posted by: Nancy Rea
Posted to: RSCH-8210H-3/RSCH-8210R-3/RSCH-8201R-
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Week 2 Discussion Post Data set

Class,
I am posting the data set you will use in Week 2 Discussion
Post in this link and also in doc sharing.
General Social Survey Dataset B.sav
Remember: Early in your post nclude the General Social
Survey Dataset’s mean of Age to verify the dataset you used.
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WEEK 2 Discussion Forum Tables
and Figures
WEEK 2 Discussion Forum Tables and Figures
Dear Class,
This week (Week 2), we are attaching tables and/or figures
directly to the discussion forum. Here are some tips in order to
do so effectively. I have provided some steps in order to assist
with this problem. This is necessary so that other students can
effectively respond to you.
Also Walden provides examples in this link for Tables and
Figures: https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/formandstyle/apa/t
ablesfigures/tables
Here is another link to a document that may be helpful with
APA tables and SPSS
SPSS_Tables_to_APA_Style.pdf

Figures/Graphs:
1. Save graph from word document as a picture on your
computer (PC)
2. Click insert/edit image icon located on the bottom left of
your tool bar in blackboard (next to insert file icon)
3. Click browse my computer
4. Click pictures
5. Locate your graph/picture
6. Click open
7. Click insert
Using a Tool to Format APA Tables in SPSS Instructions:
In addition, here is some information on formatting tables in
SPSS. In case you are having difficulties within the class and
having trouble creating APA tables, as well as have the default
borders set. Therefore, I created a file that you can upload into
SPSS and allow all of your tables to appear as APA. Here are
the instructions on how to change default settings with SPSS
into APA. This method is much easier than the previous
methods I have provided. I hope these instructions help.
In SPSSGo to Edit > OptionsGo to the Pivot Tables
tabDownload the file (APA-table look 1 1.stt) that I attached in
announcements to your PCBrowse your PC and load the stt table
look file into TableLookPlease choose "shrink width to
fit".Press "Apply" at the bottom of the screen
File attachment for SPSS Table Fix.
APA-table look_1__1_ _2_.stt
Remember when you click and copy the table from SPSS, you
will need to put in the Table and Title and notes.
Here are some examples of APA tables and figures below:

Here is another table showing frequencies that I ran in SPSS
after I completed the “Formatting APA Tables in SPSS
Instructions above:
Remember when you click and copy the table from SPSS, you
will need to put in the Table and Title and any notes as I have
done below:
Table
1
Sample Table Showing Gender
of Participants
Frequency
Percent
Valid Percent
Cumulative Percent
Male
11973
50.9
51.0
51.0
Female
11524
49.0
49.0
100.0
Total
23497
100.0
100.0

Note: Total Participants is 23503. Missing data is excluded
from the total.
Figure 1
Place Title here for your chart
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Week 1 Assignment - Calculating the
Mean
Posted on: Thursday, June 4, 2020 9:53:37 AM EDT
Class, Please see your Social Statistics text (Chapter 3), SPSS
text, and/or skill building resources (Measures of Central
Tendency) to calculate the mean. It would also be good to post
the actual SPSS output for the mean and provide a description
of what this is telling you about the data set.

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Week 1 Assignment Due Day 7 of this
week Data Sets
Posted on: Tuesday, June 2, 2020 6:10:23 PM EDT
Please find the links to the two data sets for
Week 1 Assignment. For this assignment, you only need to
choose one of the data sets.
Afrobarometer Dataset B.sav
HS Long Study Dataset B.sav
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Reuse of Student Work Policy –
Reminder
Posted on: Wednesday, May 27, 2020 1:27:10 PM EDT
Reuse of Student Work Policy – Reminder
Dear Doctoral Students,
As you would expect, assignments at Walden in each course are
not designed to be duplicated in another course. Part of the
purpose and design of a doctoral program is not only to prepare
you to be an expert in your chosen area (primarily done via your
capstone project or dissertation), but to gain breadth,
knowledge, skills and expertise in the many other areas of
public health.

Thus, please advised that Walden does not permit re-use of your
own scholarly work, including repeating a course, unless
permission is granted in advance of your assignment submission
by your instructor. The one exception is your dissertation,
which can draw from your previous work.
Please review the Students’ Misuse of Their Own Scholarly
Work section of our Academic Integrity Policy within our
Student Code of Conduct.
Repeating a course due to a course failure/withdrawal –
Permission is required from your instructor in advance before
submitting work you completed in your previous attempt.
Assignments that can only be written/answered in one way and
without variation may be approved.
Submitting an assignment or part of an assignment from another
course - This is not permitted unless the assignment specifically
calls for it. Check with your instructor first.
Reuse of work within the same course – Assignments, such as a
Scholar Practitioner Project, that build each week are permitted
and not considered re-use of work. Using a discussion post for a
later assignment should be approved by your instructor.
Dissertation: Students are permitted to use work previously
submitted in their courses
Refer to the Walden University Writing Center resources on
“Citing Yourself”:
http://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/apa/citations/c
itingyourself and
http://academicanswers.waldenu.edu/a.php?qid=442531 as well
as the APA 6th or 7th edition on “Self-Plagiarism”.
We wish you every success in your course and are here to help
you meet the academic integrity requirements at Walden
University.
Please contact [email protected] if you have any questions
regarding our academic integrity policies. We are invested in
your success and appreciate the commitment we see every day
from our students, faculty and staff in upholding academic
integrity.

Tim Radak, DrPH, MPH, RDN
Academic Coordinator for DrPH and PhD Public Health
Programs
College of Health Sciences
Walden University
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Minneapolis, MN 55401
Email: [email protected]
www.waldenu.edu
A higher degree. A higher purpose
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Week 1 Assignment Due Day 7 and by
- June 7, 2020
Posted on: Tuesday, June 2, 2020 6:09:06 PM EDT
Class, Please remember that you do have an assignment this
week in addition to the discussion assignment.
The assignment asks you to look at Variables, Measurement,
and SPSS and hopefully you were able to down load the SPSS
statistical software program. Information is also provided
regarding the download of SPSS and tutoring services to assist
you in already posted announcements.
You will choose one data set from two data sets that are

provided. Providing you have downloaded the SPSS, you
should be able to just click on the data set you want to use and
it will also open the SPSS software. You need to choose
and open only one of the data sets (Afrobarometer dataset or the
High School Longitudinal Study dataset). The data sets are
found in this week’s Announcements/Doc Sharing and then
choose two variables that interest you to complete this
assignment from the data set you chose.
In addition, early in your Assignment, when you select which
dataset you analyzed, please include the mean of the following
variables depending on the data set you chose. If you are using
the Afrobarometer Dataset, report the mean of Q1 (Age). If you
are using the HS Long Survey Dataset, report the mean of
X1Par1Edu.
But the questions below are for the two other variables that you
chose from one of the data sets that I posted in announcements
and doc sharing.:
You will be expected to write a 1- to 2-page summary and
include a description of what each of the variables measure, the
unit of analysis, and an explanation of the levels of
measurement for each variable (i.e., nominal, ordinal, interval,
ratio). Please be sure to include implications for social change.
Additionally, please be sure to use proper APA formatting,
which includes an APA title page. I look forward to reading
your first assignment.
More detailed assignment Requirements and the proper naming
convention and formatting for your assignment is found under
the assignment instructions.
Please make sure to read all the requirements for the Week 1

Assignment.
Information is also provided regarding the download of SPSS
and tutoring services to assist you.
Hope all goes well to complete the download of SPSS, data sets
and other requirements to finish out week 1.
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Welcome, everyone, to Quantitative
Reasoning and Analysis!
Posted on: Monday, May 25, 2020 4:20:46 PM EDT
Welcome, everyone, to Quantitative Reasoning and Analysis!
I am going to be your instructor for this course.
I want to encourage you to review the course syllabus and
compare and plan out your weekly assignments to your existing
calendars. You will want to review your required activities
early so that you will be able to stay caught up in this course.
In addition be sure to review the Student Handbook regarding
Walden policies and procedures and to pay particular attention
to completing your assignments on time.
Please, do not hesitate to contact me regularly using your
Walden email. We ask that you not use your personal email as
many times it can get lost in spam. Be sure to email me if you
have any questions about the course or emergency situations
which may cause problems in completing your assignments in a

timely manner.
You should use the Contact the Instructor area for your
questions or possible inquiries. But if it is a personal message,
do email me at [email protected]
I want to encourage you to submit as soon as possible a brief
introduction of yourself in the Class Cafe as well responding to
others to get to know each other.
Under the Discussion forum, I an asking you to share with us
anything you want about this week’s SPSS and statistics topics
in the Statistics & SPSS Discussion Area.
You might be a little apprehensive about this course, but I want
to assure you that I will be here to answer your questions and
help you through the course. To help you get started, here are
some strategies you will want to consider:Purchase the texts as
soon as possible. You will not be able to complete the
Assignments without them.Anytime during this course, if you
need additional assistance in statistics or SPSS, please visit
the Academic Skills Center. The Academic Skills Center offers
free, one-on-one tutoring support; Skill-Building webinars; and
tutorials to assist you with your Walden coursework.I will have
weekly office hours. Please access the “Contact the Instructor”
link in the Blackboard classroom to read about my office hours
and any special considerations for contacting me.Also, please
feel free to use the “Class Café” area in the course navigation
menu to provide support to your colleagues and ask
questionsTutoring Services
The Academic Skills Center and the Writing Center at Walden
University offer free tutoring services to all Walden students
who need extra assistance in content areas including statistics,
writing, and SPSS. The Academic Skills Center’s tutors support
students with live tutoring sessions via the Internet as well as e-
mail. Support provided by these tutors may involve but is not
limited to clarifying key concepts and terms, (b) offering
relevant assignment completion strategies, and (c) preparing for
exams.
To reach a tutor in statistics, or SPSS, please visit the Academic

Skills Center Tutoring Services for more information, including
how to make a tutoring appointment.
If you need assistance with writing, please visit the Walden
Writing Center website. There you’ll find a myriad of services,
from paper reviews and webinars to grammar tutorials and APA
guides.
We look forward to assisting you and wish you much success as
you complete this course!
06/01-08/23-PT27
Re-authenticate SPSS Access
Posted on: Wednesday, July 26, 2017 3:46:21 PM EDT
Attention Students,
SPSS is a software package that provides students with
statistical analysis, modeling, predictive, and survey research
tools used in many of our courses and advanced research
activities. Students can download the latest version of SPSS
from the web free of charge. Walden is pleased to be able to
continue offering this important resource free of charge for the
duration of your program; and now the process for receiving
SPSS is easier than ever.
Please note that all students will need to enter an updated access
code on September 30, 2013 to re-authenticate their SPSS
license. Read the instructions about updating an expired license.
If you are in need of the latest version SPSS, version 20.0, you
may download it by following the installation instructions.
Do I need to download the latest version?Yes, if you have an
older version and would like the current version.Yes, if you had
SPSS but your license has since expired and you need to

continue using it.Yes, if you are beginning your first course
where you will be using SPSS.
If you have any questions about this change or need assistance
downloading SPSS, please contact Walden's Student Support
Team from your myWalden portal by choosing the Support tab
and clicking "Click to Chat." You can also call 1-800-
WALDENU (925-3368) or e-mail [email protected] Please
include your name, student ID number, and degree program with
any correspondence.
Posted by: Course Administrator 017
06/01-08/23-PT27
Assignment 4
your new employee is going to be moving overseas! Develop a
cultural information paper that will help them understand how
to make the transition. (NOTE: You are able to choose any
country–please make sure the county of choice is logical for the
position.)
Include in this paper:
· a short introduction to the country,
· the local customs,
· what to expect, and
· a list of what is needed to work in the country.
· For example: Certain countries require a work visa. Include
the requirements for the work visa.
Include country-specific information needed to live and work in
that country such as:
· transportation availability,
· housing costs,
· union influence,
· work week,

· typical vacation time, and
· anything specific to the country we would not experience in
the US.
· For example: Some countries the children wear uniforms and
go to school all year
This paper should be 6-8 pages.
NOTE: The position moving overseas is the job in your
description from Week 3. Find creative ways to incorporate
your work from that assignment into this one.
Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:
· Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size
12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references
must follow APA 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.
Dr. Vic’s Tips: remember to write your paper as an HR manager
with your audience being your employees going abroad. Do not
just write a paper with no context – make sure you write it per
the scenario above and as an HR manger.
Write a six to eight (6-8) page paper in which you:
Include in this paper:
· a short introduction to the country,
· the local customs,
· what to expect, and
· a list of what is needed to work in the country. For example:
Certain countries require a work visa. Include the requirements
for the work visa.
Dr. Vic’s Tips:
1) write about the country by giving a general description of the
geographic area, provide brief (two-three sentence) history of
the country, and any important cultural, religious, political,
conflict, or trade information widely known throughout that
country.

2) then write about any local customs from the region you will
sending employees – customs can include language, holidays,
traditions of the area, celebrated festivals etc.
3) write about the actual experience from what to expect on day
1 though to day-to-day routines, try to be specific here with
realistic expectations. You can also write about day-to-day
things like local transportation (the bus or metro system)
currency needs, where the local grocery store is located, where
the nearest in-network clinic or hospital is located, and who to
call if anything happens.
4) write about the documents your employees might need, visas,
passports, copy of birth certificate, government ID, consulate or
Embassy documents, and important contact info from the
company.
If any of you have every sent employees abroad all of this likely
sounds very familiar.
To help you out, here is a list of things to consider adding to
your paper: include country-specific information needed to live
and work in that country such as:
· transportation availability,
Dr. Vic: cover available transportation options both locally and
across the country. Trains, airports, local busses, taxi service
and always provide an emergency transportation medium like a
phone number employees can call to have a taxi or other
transportation means come to them.
· housing costs,
Dr. Vic: Cover how housing will be taken care of, for example
will there be corporate housing, or will the employee need to
find suitable reimbursable housing on their own – sometimes
this is a very cost effective strategy for many smaller
companies.
· union influence,
Dr. Vic: provide union contact info, if any, and also union
expectations.
· work week,
Dr. Vic: Here cover the day-to-day and week-to-week work flow

for employees, include work day schedule if different than 8a-
5p – for example in some countries the work day lasts past
5:00pm and in other countries it ends before 5:00pm. Cover
when lunch is typically taken and also when breaks, if any, can
be taken.
· typical vacation time, and
Dr. Vic: here cover vacation expectations especially if it is
different than normal – that is, cover if vacation is earned at a
different rate – for example if employee will earn vacation
hours or credit diffident than normally. Also offer a trusted
vacation travel agent phone number in order to facilitate
employee’s safety as they might want to travel.
· anything specific to the country we would not experience in
the US. For example: Some countries the children wear
uniforms and go to school all year
Dr. Vic: here try to focus on work customs and laws that might
be different than normal in the U.S. Offer a Hotline phone
number employee can call with questions regarding work place
expectations.
Dr. Vic: overall, concentrate on employee safety and
expectation as you write this cultural information paper.

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