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Enhancing Practitioner Skills Through Understanding Professional Voting Practices

Enhancing Practitioner Skills Through Understanding Professional Voting Practices

Understanding Professional Voting Practices to Enhance Practitioner Skills

As practitioners in the field of speech-language pathology, making informed decisions is crucial to enhancing our professional capabilities and ensuring optimal outcomes for the children we serve. One often-overlooked area of professional development is understanding the voting practices within professional associations. Insights from the research article titled "The Medical Library Association (MLA) voter: a survey of attitudes, perceptions, and voting practices in MLA national elections" provide valuable lessons that can be applied to our own professional growth and the organizations we are part of.

Key Findings and Their Implications

The study highlights several important findings about the voting behaviors and attitudes of members within the Medical Library Association (MLA). These insights can be instrumental in shaping how we engage with our own professional communities:

Applying These Insights

For practitioners looking to improve their skills and influence within their professional communities, consider the following strategies:

Encouraging Further Research

While the study provides valuable insights, it also opens the door for further research. Understanding how these findings apply to different professional contexts, such as speech-language pathology, can offer more tailored strategies for practitioner development. Engaging in research or collaborating with academic institutions can deepen your understanding and contribute to the broader knowledge base of the field.

To read the original research paper, please follow this link: The Medical Library Association (MLA) voter: a survey of attitudes, perceptions, and voting practices in MLA national elections.


Citation: Shedlock, J., & McQuillen, E. P. (2020). The Medical Library Association (MLA) voter: A survey of attitudes, perceptions, and voting practices in MLA national elections. Journal of the Medical Library Association, 108(3), 452-462. https://doi.org/10.5195/jmla.2020.480
Marnee Brick, President, TinyEYE Therapy Services

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