For one of my economics classes, Macroeconomics and Inequalities, I had to write a paper on the impact Covid-19 on the economy. In this research paper, I decided to focus on how different social classes and people of different genders and races were affected.
I looked at data that was collected by the government through surveys to make sure that the information I received was as accurate as possible. Something interested I stumbled upon is that Asian men, on average, earn more than white males. Apart from that, it was most of what is expected such as discrimination towards most non-white males.
I found all my resources using google. I tried to find either government websites for data on information such as salaries, stimulus checks, and unemployment rates. For other information that is more focused on how COVID-19 has impacted the economy, I used sites such as Institute for New Economic Thinking and other economics journals that are written by trusted economists and officials.
Something I struggled with was misinformation from random news websites. To overcome this I would dig deeper to try to find more reliable sites whose data and information matched with what other sites would say. My sources all gave me information about different things, demographics, how different demographics dealt with the virus financially, and how policymakers and legislators have responded. However, one linked to the next and it was quite easy to have a well-flowing essay. It was also helpful as each source I’d find would support others I used which made my research paper stronger.
This being longer than other essays I have written I have learned the importance of planning out what I am going to write out and how to structure it. This helped me as I was able to organize information found efficiently and it made the writing process a lot easier. This course will help me become more efficient in research, organizing and structuring my papers, and many other things.