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Down below I provided two pdf’s one is the instructions and the other is my data collection paper where the professor gave me feedback. Refrain from using word for word from my data collection paper because a previous tutor did it and it got flagged for plagerism. You will need my data collection paper as stated in the instructions but it is plagerised so do NOT copy and paste use your own conducted research and citations. It must be 6 pages total double spaced. Include an APA style References list on a separate page at the end of the paper. Most importantly please refrain from using AI I have had 2 essays flagged from two previous tutors for plagiarism and use of AI. It will be detected on my professors end. Please make sure to cite everything correctly. The book used in this course is called Introduction to research methods All hands on approach second edition.
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SOCO 220 Draft #1 Sociological Research Paper
For this assignment, you will complete a first draft of a full Sociological Research Paper
by revising and building upon your Data Collection Project, adding a full literature review
about your topic, and discussing policy implications and recommendations.
In the Sociological Research Paper, you will insert your Data Collection Project as one
piece of your full Sociological Research Paper. Before you do this, you must make
revisions to your Data Collection Project according to my feedback.
In addition to this, you’ll add a new element. This new element will be a literature review
and a section where you discuss policy implications and recommendations based upon
your own research and the findings of other scholars.
In your Sociological Research Paper, you should include a discussion of your own
research by restating your research question and thesis in the introduction, adding a
literature review, implementing your own revised/improved data analysis and
discussion, including a discussion of policy implications, and providing a strong
conclusion to tie all your major ideas together. Your final product will be a 6-8-page
double-spaced paper. The Sociological Research Paper is worth 10% of your total
grade in this class, so please take it seriously and make sure you have a strong essay
here.
For the literature review portion, you must cite and discuss at least 10 academic
research articles related to the topic you explored in your Data Collection Project.
Please note that popular sources (like news articles, blogs, or other non-academic
websites), are not allowed here. So, if you incorporated population sources in your Data
Collection Project, you would need to supplement those with 10 new research sources
from academic sources. Otherwise, if you already used some academic sources in your
paper, you will just provide the remaining number needed to reach 10 total scholarly
articles.
A popular source “typically refers to general interest publications like newspapers and
magazines” (University of Wisconsin-Madison Library, n.d., para. 1). On the other hand,
an academic or scholarly source is produced by a university or an academic
researcher “with recognized expertise in the field under discussion” (Yale Poorvu Center
for Teaching and Learning, n.d., para. 2).
For more information about the difference between popular and academic/scholarly
sources, please watch this video: Popular vs. Scholarly Source
Links to an external site.
s, embedded below:
Step 1:
The first task of your project will be to make edits, changes, and additions to your Data
Collection Project based on my feedback. Your grade on Draft #1 of the Sociological
Research Paper will depend on whether you’ve taken into account my feedback from
the Data Collection Project and whether you’ve added the Literature Review and policy
implications and recommendations section to your analysis. Many of you will want to
work on addressing points of awkward phrasing, reorganizing your ideas, adding more
depth, and/or working on citations and evidence, (depending on my feedback). Some of
you may need to work on how your present your research findings. You may need to
add more information or discuss your findings in a different way. The exact changes you
will make depends on my specific feedback. Be sure to read my annotated feedback in
the body of your Data Collection Project essay, and make the corrections and additions
requested. Please follow these instructions
Links to an external site.
to view annotated feedback for your Data Collection Project in Canvas.
Step 2:
Search for relevant academic/scholarly sources about your topic. For example, if you
conducted a Data Collection Project about the gender pay gap, you’ll search for articles
or books in an academic/scholarly database by using “gender pay gap” as a search
term.
Here are some great places to start your search:
● The Miramar College Library website
● Links to an external site.
○ In the OneSearch bar, type in your Search Term
Once you get your search results, click on the following fields on the left side of your
screen under “Refine your Results”. This allows you to narrow your search results to
peer-reviewed articles. Peer-reviewed articles are read and verified as reliable “by
experts in the field” before they are published (Yale Poorvu Center of Teaching and
Learning, n.d. para. 2).
Google Scholar
● Links to an external site.
○ In the search bar, type in your Search Term
○ Find results that have a PDF link to the right of the article. These
are sources that are available by direct link. Click on the PDF link,
save the article, and review it.
The goal here is to supplement your own unique research findings by showing what
previous academics and scholars have already discovered about your topic. This will
help you add authority to your own argument, and allow you situate your own research
alongside the findings of others.
During the search for academic/scholarly articles and books, you may have to
experiment with several different search terms. Doing this can radically alter the results.
So, if you do not find relevant articles the first time around, alter your search terms. For
example, maybe searching for “gender pay gap” doesn’t yield results that seem
relevant. Instead, you could try searching for “gender wage gap” or get more specific
and search for “gender wage gap in the US”. Or you might go broader and search for
“gender inequality at work”.
I’m available to help you locate relevant articles. So, if you get stuck during this stage,
please contact me, and we can set up a Zoom appointment, and I’ll help you find and
download relevant articles.
Step 3:
Once you find 10 relevant articles about your topic, you will download them and read
them, finding any important quotes, statistics, facts, or anecdotes about your topic to
add to your Sociological Research Paper. During the note-taking process, be sure to
mark down which article you are reviewing so you can easily cite it later.
Then, you’ll begin writing your literature review, where you organize important
information from these 10 sources into paragraphs by subtheme. Recall that a
literature review is a “section of a document that collects key sources on a topic and
discusses those sources in conversation with each other (also called synthesis)” So, as
Pajo (2023) notes, “a literature review is the synthesis of the entire body of
literature—meaning all the original research studies—in a specific topic of interest”
(Section 3.1, para. 2). In other words, you’ll make important linkages between the
different articles you read. So, if you are writing about the gender pay gap, perhaps you
have one section about a subtheme like the motherhood penalty that leads women to
earn less. You’ll synthesize information from different academic authors to show what
research has already been conducted here. Then, you might have another paragraph
about female-dominated occupations and the pay gap. This may be followed by a
section about the research that reveals how companies often women less
career-shaping opportunities than men. Essentially, you’ll cover all the important
elements of the research that other scholars have studied about your topic.
Be sure not to just summarize all the ideas by one author in a single paragraph.
Synthesizing your findings means to tie them together. So in a single paragraph, you will
cite information from several authors to show that many scholars have examined this
specific side of the issue. If you need help here, there are so many resources available
to you. I’m more than happy to discuss the process with you in an individual Zoom
appointment, or you can watch resources like the video below. You can also look at
Literature Review examples.
You’ll add the literature review to your revised Data Collection Project assignment. You
can include this section before you discuss your own study and results.
To understand how to conduct a literature review, please watch the video How to Write
a Literature Review
Links to an external site.
, embedded below. Then, you can take a look at some examples here:
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Literature Review Example #1
Links to an external site.
Literature Review Example #2
Download Literature Review Example #2
Step 4:
Add a final segment of your paper where you summarize your main idea and then
recommend policy changes based on the research. For example, do the results of your
study indicate that we should consider making certain changes in our society? Should
we implement new policies or laws based on the results of your research and the
findings of other scholars? Do you recommend any particular social actions to help
resolve the issue?
The policy recommendations section of your paper can appear right before the
conclusion, or it can also be embedded into your conclusion.
Step 5:
After you create a first draft, continue to revise and edit your work. Consider having me,
an Academic Success Center (ASC)
Links to an external site.
tutor, or a trusted peer review your paper and suggest changes. For more information
about the Academic Success Center (ASC)
Links to an external site.
, see the bottom of this page, or follow the hyperlinks provided.
Breakdown of Assignment Format & Required
Components
Assignment Format: Sociological Research Projects should contain the following
elements:
● A unique title of your choosing related to your specific theme.
● Papers should be 6-8 pages double-spaced (not including your references list
or any tables, figures, or graphics which should be provided on a separate
page and will not count toward the page total). Please note: a copy of your
research instrument, or a link to it, (e.g. – the survey or interview) should also
be included in a separate document or link but not in the body of your paper.
● Your research question should appear in the introduction along with a thesis
argument where you identify your main agenda or main idea behind the
project
● You will include a literature review section after your introduction that will
include several paragraphs or pages of information about the previous
research that has been conducted about your topic by scholars and
academics. Be sure to add APA in-text citations for any information that is
collected from outside sources.
● In the revised data collection section of your paper, you will describe how you
went about the data collection process. Here, you will describe your method
in detail using evidence from at least one of your two course textbooks. Then,
be sure to discuss how many responses you generated, the subjects in your
study, and how you met the requirements for your specific methodology. This
portion of your paper will be based around your revised Data Collection
Project assignment.
● In the policy implications and recommendations section of your paper, you will
recommend policy changes based on the research. For example, you will
explain how the results of your research (and the studies of other scholars
and academics) reveal a need to change policies or laws, or indicate a need
to take other social actions in response. This section of your paper should
provide information about the wider systemic implications of your research.
Based on your findings, describe any societal adjustments that should made
to overcome social problems related to the topic of investigation. Be sure to
indicate how these policy changes might ensure a more equitable, and/or
improved situation to address the wider issue at hand.
● Be sure to close your paper with a strong conclusion where you restate your
thesis (in different words) and briefly highlight your main findings
● Include an APA style References list on a separate page at the end of your
paper.
SOCO 220 Draft #1 Sociological Research Paper
For this assignment, you will complete a first draft of a full Sociological Research Paper
by revising and building upon your Data Collection Project, adding a full literature review
about your topic, and discussing policy implications and recommendations.
In the Sociological Research Paper, you will insert your Data Collection Project as one
piece of your full Sociological Research Paper. Before you do this, you must make
revisions to your Data Collection Project according to my feedback.
In addition to this, you’ll add a new element. This new element will be a literature review
and a section where you discuss policy implications and recommendations based upon
your own research and the findings of other scholars.
In your Sociological Research Paper, you should include a discussion of your own
research by restating your research question and thesis in the introduction, adding a
literature review, implementing your own revised/improved data analysis and
discussion, including a discussion of policy implications, and providing a strong
conclusion to tie all your major ideas together. Your final product will be a 6 page
double-spaced paper.
For the literature review portion, you must cite and discuss at least 10 academic
research articles related to the topic you explored in your Data Collection Project.
Please note that popular sources (like news articles, blogs, or other non-academic
websites), are not allowed here. So, if you incorporated population sources in your Data
Collection Project, you would need to supplement those with 10 new research sources
from academic sources. Otherwise, if you already used some academic sources in your
paper, you will just provide the remaining number needed to reach 10 total scholarly
articles.
A popular source “typically refers to general interest publications like newspapers and
magazines” (University of Wisconsin-Madison Library, n.d., para. 1). On the other hand,
an academic or scholarly source is produced by a university or an academic
researcher “with recognized expertise in the field under discussion” (Yale Poorvu Center
for Teaching and Learning, n.d., para. 2).
For more information about the difference between popular and academic/scholarly
sources, please watch this video: Popular vs. Scholarly Source
Links to an external site.
s, embedded below:
Step 1:
The first task of your project will be to make edits, changes, and additions to your Data
Collection Project based on my feedback. Your grade on Draft #1 of the Sociological
Research Paper will depend on whether you’ve taken into account my feedback from
the Data Collection Project and whether you’ve added the Literature Review and policy
implications and recommendations section to your analysis. Many of you will want to
work on addressing points of awkward phrasing, reorganizing your ideas, adding more
depth, and/or working on citations and evidence, (depending on my feedback). Some of
you may need to work on how your present your research findings. You may need to
add more information or discuss your findings in a different way. The exact changes you
will make depends on my specific feedback. Be sure to read my annotated feedback in
the body of your Data Collection Project essay, and make the corrections and additions
requested. Please follow these instructions
Links to an external site.
Step 2:
Search for relevant academic/scholarly sources about your topic. For example, if you
conducted a Data Collection Project about the gender pay gap, you’ll search for articles
or books in an academic/scholarly database by using “gender pay gap” as a search
term.
Here are some great places to start your search:
● The Miramar College Library website
● Links to an external site.
○ In the OneSearch bar, type in your Search Term
○ Once you get your search results, click on the following fields on
the left side of your screen under “Refine your Results”. This allows
you to narrow your search results to peer-reviewed articles.
Peer-reviewed articles are read and verified as reliable “by experts
in the field” before they are published (Yale Poorvu Center of
Teaching and Learning, n.d. para. 2).
● Google Scholar
● Links to an external site.
○ In the search bar, type in your Search Term
○ Find results that have a PDF link to the right of the article. These
are sources that are available by direct link. Click on the PDF link,
save the article, and review it.
The goal here is to supplement your own unique research findings by showing what
previous academics and scholars have already discovered about your topic. This will
help you add authority to your own argument, and allow you situate your own research
alongside the findings of others.
During the search for academic/scholarly articles and books, you may have to
experiment with several different search terms. Doing this can radically alter the results.
So, if you do not find relevant articles the first time around, alter your search terms. For
example, maybe searching for “gender pay gap” doesn’t yield results that seem
relevant. Instead, you could try searching for “gender wage gap” or get more specific
and search for “gender wage gap in the US”. Or you might go broader and search for
“gender inequality at work”.
Step 3:
Once you find 10 relevant articles about your topic, you will download them and read
them, finding any important quotes, statistics, facts, or anecdotes about your topic to
add to your Sociological Research Paper. During the note-taking process, be sure to
mark down which article you are reviewing so you can easily cite it later.
Then, you’ll begin writing your literature review, where you organize important
information from these 10 sources into paragraphs by subtheme. Recall that a
literature review is a “section of a document that collects key sources on a topic and
discusses those sources in conversation with each other (also called synthesis)” So, as
Pajo (2023) notes, “a literature review is the synthesis of the entire body of
literature—meaning all the original research studies—in a specific topic of interest”
(Section 3.1, para. 2). In other words, you’ll make important linkages between the
different articles you read. So, if you are writing about the gender pay gap, perhaps you
have one section about a subtheme like the motherhood penalty that leads women to
earn less. You’ll synthesize information from different academic authors to show what
research has already been conducted here. Then, you might have another paragraph
about female-dominated occupations and the pay gap. This may be followed by a
section about the research that reveals how companies often women less
career-shaping opportunities than men. Essentially, you’ll cover all the important
elements of the research that other scholars have studied about your topic.
Be sure not to just summarize all the ideas by one author in a single paragraph.
Synthesizing your findings means to tie them together. So in a single paragraph, you will
cite information from several authors to show that many scholars have examined this
specific side of the issue. If you need help here, there are so many resources available
to you. I’m more than happy to discuss the process with you in an individual Zoom
appointment, or you can watch resources like the video below. You can also look at
Literature Review examples.
You’ll add the literature review to your revised Data Collection Project assignment. You
can include this section before you discuss your own study and results.
To understand how to conduct a literature review, please watch the video How to Write
a Literature Review
Links to an external site.
, embedded below. Then, you can take a look at some examples here:
●
●
●
●
●
●
Literature Review Example #1
Links to an external site.
Literature Review Example #2
Download Literature Review Example #2
Step 4:
Add a final segment of your paper where you summarize your main idea and then
recommend policy changes based on the research. For example, do the results of your
study indicate that we should consider making certain changes in our society? Should
we implement new policies or laws based on the results of your research and the
findings of other scholars? Do you recommend any particular social actions to help
resolve the issue?
The policy recommendations section of your paper can appear right before the
conclusion, or it can also be embedded into your conclusion.
Step 5:
After you create a first draft, continue to revise and edit your work. Consider having me,
an Academic Success Center (ASC)
Links to an external site.
tutor, or a trusted peer review your paper and suggest changes. For more information
about the Academic Success Center (ASC)
Links to an external site.
, see the bottom of this page, or follow the hyperlinks provided.
Breakdown of Assignment Format & Required
Components
Assignment Format: Sociological Research Projects should contain the following
elements:
● A unique title of your choosing related to your specific theme.
● Papers should be 6pages double-spaced (not including your references list or
any tables, figures, or graphics which should be provided on a separate page
and will not count toward the page total). Please note: a copy of your
research instrument, or a link to it, (e.g. – the survey or interview) should also
be included in a separate document or link but not in the body of your paper.
● Your research question should appear in the introduction along with a thesis
argument where you identify your main agenda or main idea behind the
project
● You will include a literature review section after your introduction that will
include several paragraphs or pages of information about the previous
research that has been conducted about your topic by scholars and
academics. Be sure to add APA in-text citations for any information that is
collected from outside sources.
● In the revised data collection section of your paper, you will describe how you
went about the data collection process. Here, you will describe your method
in detail using evidence from at least one of your two course textbooks. Then,
be sure to discuss how many responses you generated, the subjects in your
study, and how you met the requirements for your specific methodology. This
portion of your paper will be based around your revised Data Collection
Project assignment.
● In the policy implications and recommendations section of your paper, you will
recommend policy changes based on the research. For example, you will
explain how the results of your research (and the studies of other scholars
and academics) reveal a need to change policies or laws, or indicate a need
to take other social actions in response. This section of your paper should
provide information about the wider systemic implications of your research.
Based on your findings, describe any societal adjustments that should made
to overcome social problems related to the topic of investigation. Be sure to
indicate how these policy changes might ensure a more equitable, and/or
improved situation to address the wider issue at hand.
● Be sure to close your paper with a strong conclusion where you restate your
thesis (in different words) and briefly highlight your main findings
● Include an APA style References list on a separate page at the end of your
paper.
Gender Dynamics in the Contemporary Workplace
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The core objective of this Data Collection Project is to delve into the complex and
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multifaceted gender dynamics prevalent within contemporary workplaces. Our central research
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question, “How do individuals experience and perceive gender equality or inequality in the
contemporary workplace, and what factors influence these perceptions?” serves as the guiding
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force behind our inquiry. By embarking on this project, we aim to shed light on the nuanced
dimensions of gender dynamics, unravel the intricacies that shape individuals’ perceptions, and
make a meaningful contribution to the ongoing discourse on gender equity within professional
Good synopsis! I appreciate the goals you have stated here for your research
settings. In a world marked by persistent gender-related challenges such as unequal pay,
discrimination, and limited representation, this study seeks to provide a deeper understanding of
the lived experiences of individuals and the factors that underpin their perspectives. This
research project is a stepping stone towards promoting a more equitable, diverse, and inclusive
workplace environment.
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To conduct this research, we chose in-depth interview as our research instrument. An
in-person in-depth interview was conducted with a single participant, allowing for a
comprehensive and nuanced understanding of this individual’s experiences and perceptions of
gender dynamics in the contemporary workplace (Green & Lageson, 2017; Pajo, 2022). The
flexibility to ask follow-up questions and the qualitative nature of the data collection process
were well-suited for capturing the complexity and context-specific factors that shape perceptions
I’m glad to hear it!
of gender dynamics. The participant was asked to respond to a set of carefully crafted questions,
designed to elicit a specific aspect of their experience. These questions ranged from describing
their own encounters with gender dynamics in their current workplace to evaluating the
effectiveness of gender diversity and inclusion programs within their organization. The interview
Excellent – I’m glad you took this step so you could revisit the data
was recorded with the participant’s consent to ensure data accuracy. While the choice of a single
participant for this in-depth interview limits the generalizability of the findings, it allowed for a
Yes – there are de nitely pros
deep exploration of the personal experiences and insights of this individual.and cons to this choice….
Data Analysis and Discussion
The data collected through this in-depth interview provides valuable insights into how this
individual experiences and perceives gender dynamics in their contemporary workplace. This
section delves into the key findings and discusses them in the context of existing research and
literature, shedding light on the intricate nature of gender-related challenges.
Gender Equality Perceptions
The participant expressed their perceptions regarding gender equality in their workplace.
They noted improvements and believed that their organization actively promoted gender
equality, indicating that the commitment of the organization to diversity and inclusion efforts
I’d like to read a bit more detail here. What kind
may influence individual perceptions (Njuki et al., 2022). of improvements did they see speci cally? Were
there any concerns, or only positive reports?
Gender-Based Discrimination
A recurring theme in the interview was the prevalence of gender-based discrimination. The
participant shared instances of unequal treatment, including biased promotions and unequal pay,
which aligns with existing research findings regarding the damaging effects of discrimination on
I would de nitely like to read more about this also. First,
you note that the participant promotes gender equality.
employees and organizations (Roscigno, 2019).
But this next section seems to contradict this. Be sure to
Gender’s Influence on Career Progression fuse these ideas together and get speci c with examples
and deeper interpretations
The data revealed that the participant believed their gender influenced their career
progression, particularly in terms of the challenges faced in ascending the organizational
I like that you ma
these outside ide
I’d like to hear mu
about your interv
experiences spec
hierarchy. This finding aligns with existing research highlighting the existence of glass ceilingsstories did she sh
I’d love to hear more here…
and gender-related barriers to career advancement (Babic & Hansez, 2021).
Effectiveness of Gender Diversity Initiatives
The participant shared mixed perceptions regarding the effectiveness of gender diversity
initiatives in their organization. This emphasizes the importance of continuous assessment and
adaptation of such initiatives, as suggested by previous research (Baker et al., 2019).
I would agree that her perceptions seemed mixed. Explain this more here and be
Gender Wage Gap sure to add more detail to each section, including this one
The participant had varying views on their organization’s commitment to addressing the
gender wage gap, reflecting ongoing debates in the literature about the effectiveness of such
More explanation required here also… be speci c
efforts and the need for more comprehensive measures (Rotman & Mandel, 2023).
Gender Stereotypes and Workplace Culture
The participant acknowledged the role of gender stereotypes in shaping workplace culture,
indicating the necessity of targeted interventions to challenge implicit biases, as supported by
More explanation required here also…be speci c and recount exactly
existing research (Vela, et al., 2022).what your interviewee shared. I want to hear her story
Family and Caregiving Responsibilities
The participant recognized the intersection of family and caregiving responsibilities with
gender dynamics in the workplace, highlighting the importance of family-friendly policies and a
Add more detail to this
shift in organizational culture, in line with previous research (Njuki et al., 2022).section also – I want to see
not only what aligned with
Conclusion
outside research but also
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her particular story
This Data Collection Project investigated the multifaceted gender dynamics in
contemporary workplaces through an in-depth interview with a single participant. The
participant’s perceptions and experiences offer valuable insights into gender dynamics,
discrimination, career progression, the effectiveness of diversity initiatives, the gender wage gap,
gender stereotypes, and the role of family and caregiving responsibilities in the workplace. While
the findings are specific to this individual, they contribute to the broader dialogue on gender
equity in professional settings, emphasizing the continued importance of addressing
gender-related challenges for a more equitable workplace environment.
Overall, I do think your conclusion works well to close out the analysis.
But as mentioned within my comments, I don’t really get much detail at
all about your interviewee or her speci c experiences. Please be sure to
add this next time so you can meet the expectations for this paper a bit
more…
References
Babic, A., & Hansez, I. (2021). The Glass Ceiling for Women Managers: Antecedents and
Consequences for Work-Family Interface and Well-Being at Work. Frontiers in
Psychology, 12.
Baker, M., Ali, M., & French, E. L. (2019). Effectiveness of gender equality initiatives in
project-based organizations in Australia. Ausralian Journal of Management, 44(3),
425-442.
Green, K., & Lageson, S. (2017). Give Methods a Chance. W. W. Norton & Company.
Mauldin, R., & DeCarlo, M. (2020). 4.4 Qualitative Research Questions. In R. Mauldin, &
M. DeCarlo, Guidebook for Social Work Literature Reviews and Research Questions.
Njuki, J., Eissler, S., Malapit, H., Meinzen-Dick, R., Bryan, E., & Quisumbing, A. (2022).
A review of evidence on gender equality, women’s empowerment, and food systems.
Global Food Security, 33.
Pajo, B. (2022). Introduction to Research Methods: A Hands-on Approach. SAGE
Publications, Inc.
Roscigno, V. J. (2019). Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, and the Impact of Workplace
Power. Sociological Research for a Dynamic World.
Rotman, A., & Mandel, H. (2023). Gender-Specific Wage Structure and the Gender Wage
Gap in the U.S. Labor Market. Social Indicators Research, 165(2), 585-606.
Vela, M. B., Erondu, A. I., Smith, N. A., Peek, M. E., Woodruff, J. N., & Chin, M. H.
(2022). Eliminating Explicit and Implicit Biases in Health Care: Evidence and
Research Needs. The Annual Review of Public Health, 43, 477-501.
These are great research sources! But, you don’t need this research until the
next stage, where you integrate your Literature Review…
For the next draft, be sure to add at least one more source to comply with the guidelines, and
elaborate in much more detail about the viewpoints expressed in each of these articles for
the Literature Review portion…
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