In this unit, we discussed the importance of learning to work effectively with diverse groups of people. In order to excel as

a health care professional, it is important that you learn to respect and embrace the differences, rather than being afraid of

them. For this assignment, choose a peer-reviewed article about cultural differences that you may encounter in the

workplace to critique. Use the databases within the CSU Online Library, or use another source that contains peerreviewed

articles. The purpose of this assignment is for you to practice reviewing and critiquing articles that contribute to

the industry. The authors of these articles are researchers and professionals who have shared or experimented with ideas

that demonstrate potential to improve the industry. As a professional in the industry, it is in your best interest to review the

literature and trends. This provides you with the opportunity to read about what was successful and how it was

accomplished. Plus, it allows you to analyze what was unsuccessful, how you can improve it, or at least how you can

avoid repeating the mistakes of others. Use these skills to contribute to research papers and other scholarly writings. If

you have not already, you will hopefully contribute to the industry by publishing an article and sharing it with your

community of peers.

As you read the article you choose for this assignment, consider the following questions:

How could the topic of this article apply to your personal or professional life?

How could it apply to an organization you have observed?

The article you choose must meet the following requirements:

Be peer reviewed

Relate to the concepts within this course

Be at least 10 pages in length

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The writing you submit must meet the following requirements:

Be at least two pages in length

Identify the main topic/question

Identify the author's intended audience

Critique the article and share your thoughts-what appears to be valid and invalid?

Do you agree with the author's assertions? Why, or why not?

 Explain cultural competence and why it is important for health care professionals for page two

Discuss how the health care industry can improve how well its professionals relate to one another, as well as the patients they serve

Format your Article Critique using APA style. Use your own words, and include citations and references as needed to avoid plagiarism.

Information about accessing the Blackboard Grading Rubric for this assignment is provided below.