The article “Personality Characteristics and Choice of Academic Major: Are Traditional Stereotypes Obsolete?” by Charles D. Pringle, Philip B. Dubose and Michael D. Yankey, explores the effects of five major applicable personality traits when it comes to selecting a business commerce major. The article is based on a study of 899 students majoring in the field of business administration, who were asked to fill out a lengthy web survey of questions related to these five personality characteristics: conformity, achievement motivation, creativity, extroversion and conscientiousness. The results of these surveys were then tested for variance against the student’s selected majors, and analysed for possible correlations. Although quite informative
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It is formatted in APA and although obviously meant for an audience comprised of scholars and university educators it is still relatively easy to understand and follow along, thus making it a great starting point for a larger more in-depth research project. One excellent organizational tactic I found in this article was near the end, in a section titled “Overcoming Stereotypes,” where the stereotype correlations were confirmed and addressed with solutions listed out in order and in bold. The four mitigating ideas were laid out so simply that the findings of this article are able to reach a broader audience than just scholars and university educators; instead students, parents and the general public alike can access and consider this information before stereotyping business majors and their personality traits. The effectiveness of this level of simplicity and organization boosts the persuasiveness of this article because a larger audience can get behind it and therefore, have a greater impact on decreasing the stereotypical ideas between majors and personality.
Generally, the organized format assured it was easy to comprehend and while lacking essential details in a few areas, the abundant references throughout the paper ensured its accuracy and authenticity, therefore making it a great basis for any research paper. In summary, this article is strong and will provide an informed base of understanding for future research on this particular subject, it is certainly probable that I will include it in my final
It is formatted in APA and although obviously meant for an audience comprised of scholars and university educators it is still relatively easy to understand and follow along, thus making it a great starting point for a larger more in-depth research project. One excellent organizational tactic I found in this article was near the end, in a section titled “Overcoming Stereotypes,” where the stereotype correlations were confirmed and addressed with solutions listed out in order and in bold. The four mitigating ideas were laid out so simply that the findings of this article are able to reach a broader audience than just scholars and university educators; instead students, parents and the general public alike can access and consider this information before stereotyping business majors and their personality traits. The effectiveness of this level of simplicity and organization boosts the persuasiveness of this article because a larger audience can get behind it and therefore, have a greater impact on decreasing the stereotypical ideas between majors and personality.
Generally, the organized format assured it was easy to comprehend and while lacking essential details in a few areas, the abundant references throughout the paper ensured its accuracy and authenticity, therefore making it a great basis for any research paper. In summary, this article is strong and will provide an informed base of understanding for future research on this particular subject, it is certainly probable that I will include it in my final