DJT1: Annotated Bibliography
Annotated Bibliography
Name: Evan Gassman
Student ID#: [REDACTED]
Thesis Statement: Higher compensation for workers is not just a matter of fairness but
also a strategic investment for employers, as it has been consistently shown that better-paid
employees exhibit increased performance, productivity, and efficiency compared to their
counterparts receiving lower or minimum wages.
Annotated Bibliography:
Reference Citation Deserranno, Erika. et al. (2023, February 9). What happens to
(APA style required) worker productivity after a minimum wage increase?.
Kellogg Insight.
https://insight.kellogg.northwestern.edu/article/worker-
productivity-minimum-wage-increase
Summary: create a This article explores the impact of minimum wage policies on
logical summary of the employees, comparing it with the transformative outcomes
information presented in
the source
observed following a wage increase. The conclusion of this
study highlights a notable surge in productivity when employees
are compensated fairly.
Credibility: create a This article was written in-part by Erika Deserranno who is an
logical analysis of the Associate Professor of Management Economics & Decision
credibility of the source’s Sciences. Her background and expertise provide credibility to
author (if no author listed, the information she published in this article. In addition, some
evaluate the credibility of of the other co-authors such as Nicola Persico have similar
the publication) academic credentials, which are very reputable.
Relevance: analyze the This source is very relevant to thesis statement because it
relevance of each source supports the claim that higher wages will increase
to your chosen topic productivity among workers.
Reference Emanuel, N., & Harrington, E. (2020, January 12). The Payoffs of Higher
Citation (APA Pay - Scholars at Harvard.
style
required)
https://scholar.harvard.edu/files/nataliaemanuel/files/emanuel_jmp.pdf
Summary: This article discusses the benefits of paying employees higher, such as
create a logical the changes of productivity, happiness, and even efficiency. They
summary of provide graphs and good resources to back up their claims.
the information
presented in
PAGE 1
, DJT1: Annotated Bibliography
the source
Credibility: This article is written by Harvard University alumni which is a very
create a logical prestigious and reputable school. These students have experience in this
analysis of the field of study which makes their opinion and analysis carry value.
credibility of
the source’s
author (if no
author listed,
evaluate the
credibility of
the
publication)
Relevance: This article, along with the insightful graphical representations it
analyze the presents, serves as a compelling reinforcement for my thesis. It supports
relevance of my thesis statement claiming that increasing employee compensation
each source to above the minimum wage threshold significantly enhances both
your chosen efficiency and productivity.
topic
Reference Citation Aldana, Dr. Steve. (2023, February 17). Why are happy
(APA style required) employees more productive in the workplace?. Employee
Wellness Programs.
https://www.wellsteps.com/blog/2022/05/17/happy-
employees-more-productive/
Summary: create a This article explains the benefits of happy employees, one of
logical summary of the the benefits being higher productivity. Overall, this article is
information presented in like a big list, each bullet point containing a way to make
the source employees happier. Employee happiness also has a direct
correlation to higher pay, which aligns with my thesis
statement.
Credibility: create a This article is authored by Dr. Steve Aldana, a distinguished
logical analysis of the expert with a doctoral degree in Wellness Studies. His
credibility of the source’s expertise directly aligns with the mental health component of
author (if no author listed, elevating workers' wages and its profound impact on their
evaluate the credibility of productivity dynamics.
the publication)
Relevance: analyze the This article explains the intrinsic link between employee
relevance of each source happiness and heightened productivity. It shows how offering
to your chosen topic higher wages directly fosters employee satisfaction, making
this article a pivotal source of insight.
Reference Carter, Dr. Sterling. (2022, October 12). Author post: The impact of
Citation (APA wages on employee productivity. Forbes.
style required)
https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesbooksauthors/2019/09/12/the-
impact-of-wages-on-employee-productivity/?sh=7aecd92660cf
Summary: create This article discusses the impact of wages on employee productivity.
a logical summary It uses Harvard and other reputable resources and evidence and
of the information explains how there is an apparent correlation between productivity
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Annotated Bibliography
Name: Evan Gassman
Student ID#: [REDACTED]
Thesis Statement: Higher compensation for workers is not just a matter of fairness but
also a strategic investment for employers, as it has been consistently shown that better-paid
employees exhibit increased performance, productivity, and efficiency compared to their
counterparts receiving lower or minimum wages.
Annotated Bibliography:
Reference Citation Deserranno, Erika. et al. (2023, February 9). What happens to
(APA style required) worker productivity after a minimum wage increase?.
Kellogg Insight.
https://insight.kellogg.northwestern.edu/article/worker-
productivity-minimum-wage-increase
Summary: create a This article explores the impact of minimum wage policies on
logical summary of the employees, comparing it with the transformative outcomes
information presented in
the source
observed following a wage increase. The conclusion of this
study highlights a notable surge in productivity when employees
are compensated fairly.
Credibility: create a This article was written in-part by Erika Deserranno who is an
logical analysis of the Associate Professor of Management Economics & Decision
credibility of the source’s Sciences. Her background and expertise provide credibility to
author (if no author listed, the information she published in this article. In addition, some
evaluate the credibility of of the other co-authors such as Nicola Persico have similar
the publication) academic credentials, which are very reputable.
Relevance: analyze the This source is very relevant to thesis statement because it
relevance of each source supports the claim that higher wages will increase
to your chosen topic productivity among workers.
Reference Emanuel, N., & Harrington, E. (2020, January 12). The Payoffs of Higher
Citation (APA Pay - Scholars at Harvard.
style
required)
https://scholar.harvard.edu/files/nataliaemanuel/files/emanuel_jmp.pdf
Summary: This article discusses the benefits of paying employees higher, such as
create a logical the changes of productivity, happiness, and even efficiency. They
summary of provide graphs and good resources to back up their claims.
the information
presented in
PAGE 1
, DJT1: Annotated Bibliography
the source
Credibility: This article is written by Harvard University alumni which is a very
create a logical prestigious and reputable school. These students have experience in this
analysis of the field of study which makes their opinion and analysis carry value.
credibility of
the source’s
author (if no
author listed,
evaluate the
credibility of
the
publication)
Relevance: This article, along with the insightful graphical representations it
analyze the presents, serves as a compelling reinforcement for my thesis. It supports
relevance of my thesis statement claiming that increasing employee compensation
each source to above the minimum wage threshold significantly enhances both
your chosen efficiency and productivity.
topic
Reference Citation Aldana, Dr. Steve. (2023, February 17). Why are happy
(APA style required) employees more productive in the workplace?. Employee
Wellness Programs.
https://www.wellsteps.com/blog/2022/05/17/happy-
employees-more-productive/
Summary: create a This article explains the benefits of happy employees, one of
logical summary of the the benefits being higher productivity. Overall, this article is
information presented in like a big list, each bullet point containing a way to make
the source employees happier. Employee happiness also has a direct
correlation to higher pay, which aligns with my thesis
statement.
Credibility: create a This article is authored by Dr. Steve Aldana, a distinguished
logical analysis of the expert with a doctoral degree in Wellness Studies. His
credibility of the source’s expertise directly aligns with the mental health component of
author (if no author listed, elevating workers' wages and its profound impact on their
evaluate the credibility of productivity dynamics.
the publication)
Relevance: analyze the This article explains the intrinsic link between employee
relevance of each source happiness and heightened productivity. It shows how offering
to your chosen topic higher wages directly fosters employee satisfaction, making
this article a pivotal source of insight.
Reference Carter, Dr. Sterling. (2022, October 12). Author post: The impact of
Citation (APA wages on employee productivity. Forbes.
style required)
https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesbooksauthors/2019/09/12/the-
impact-of-wages-on-employee-productivity/?sh=7aecd92660cf
Summary: create This article discusses the impact of wages on employee productivity.
a logical summary It uses Harvard and other reputable resources and evidence and
of the information explains how there is an apparent correlation between productivity
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