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Bin Chen, Feng Wang <strong>and</strong> Jianmin Song<br />

FINDINGS<br />

We presented our findings in the figures <strong>and</strong> tables. The graphs, generated<br />

by NETDRAW, provide visual representation <strong>of</strong> network data reported in<br />

the tables. In each graph, a node represents an individual MPA student. A<br />

line between two nodes indicates the presence <strong>of</strong> a relationship between two<br />

students in the network. Arrows at the ends <strong>of</strong> each line tell us whether the tie is<br />

unidirectional or reciprocal. The size <strong>of</strong> nodes also varies. The larger the size, the<br />

more connected the node. Figures 1 through 4 provide visual representations <strong>of</strong><br />

academic, career advice, friendship, <strong>and</strong> socio-emotional support networks.<br />

Figure 1.<br />

Academic Network<br />

144 Journal <strong>of</strong> <strong>Public</strong> <strong>Affairs</strong> Education

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