Implicit bias refers a specific type of prejudice that is unconscious. Even though we are wholly unaware of these subconscious preferences for certain persons, places, things or activities, these biases still affect the way we view and interact with those around us. By examining these unconscious assumptions, we are better able to identify them and make improvements.
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Biased: Uncovering the Hidden Prejudice that Shapes What We See, Think, and Do by 
Blindspot: The Hidden Biases of Good People by Watch Jennifer Eberhardt's impactful TEDTalk where she addresses racial bias and how to disrupt it.
It is easy for our biases to slip into our speech, writing, and even research. Use these resources to help you identify and avoid biased thinking, conclusions, and language in your academic work.