Imagine that the organization where you work would like you to look into hiring practices to help create a more diverse work environment. They would like you to research study-backed practices that resulted in improvements in workplace diversity for teams and organizations.
Identify a research study by searching the University Library. Recall what you have learned about how to identify a peer-reviewed research article to help in your search.
Evaluate the methods of the research and the results against the standards in APA Ethical Principles in Section 8, Research and Publication. Refer to chapter 3, “Research in Psychology: An Ethical Enterprise” from your textbook for the APA Ethical Principles in Section 8.
Complete this worksheet based on the study you selected.
Study Information
Study/Article Citation:
Summary
Summarize the study in 150-200 words.
Methods
Explain the research methods used in 150-200 words.
Results
Summarize the results of the research in 150-200 words.
APA Ethical Standards
Identify the APA Section 8 standards that apply to this study. Support your answers with details of the study.
Evaluation of Performance on Ethical Standards
How well did the researchers do in observing the ethical standards that applied to their study? Are there any standards they handled exceptionally well, or ones they could have paid more attention to? Explain your answers.
Recommendations
Based on your examination of your chosen study and the researchers’ performance on ethical aspects of the study, would you recommend that your organization use this study? Why or why not?
