Module 2 assignment

Empirical Article Checklist

Empirical research is the foundation to scholarly research and scholarly writing. An empirical article is defined as one that reports actual results of a research study. An empirical article will include a description of the study, an introduction, a research question, an explanation of the study’s methodology, a presentation of the results of the study, and a conclusion that discusses the results and suggests topics for further study. This assignment will help you locate and identify empirical research studies.

General Requirements:

Use the following information to ensure successful completion of the assignment:

Locate the Kottke and Pelletier article in the topic materials.

Locate, download, and print “Empirical Research Checklist.”

For this assignment, selection of quantitative studies is preferred.

Instructors will be scoring your submission based on the number of correct identifications of empirical articles as noted in the checklist submitted. To be accepted as an empirical article, at least 13 of the 18 characteristics identified in the checklist must be present.

Directions:

Read the Kottke and Pelletier article in the topic materials.

Go to the GCU eLibrary (www.library.gcu.edu). Use the “Find Journal Articles” search feature found on the home page of the GCU eLibrary to locate one additional empirical article on leadership practices related to the ethical use of power, authority, persuasion, and/or motivation. NOTE: For this assignment, selection of quantitative studies is preferred.

Read the articles in detail.

Complete the Empirical Research Checklist for each article by giving the page number where the characteristic is found or marking an “X” in the “Not Contained in Article” column.

 

Article Citation (APA format):   Kottke, J., & Pelletier, K. (2013). Measuring and differentiating perceptions of supervisor and top leader ethics. Journal of Business Ethics, 113(3), 415-428. doi:10.1007/s10551-012-1312-8 http://library.gcu.edu:2048/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=bth&AN=87015723&site=eds-live&scope=site
Section	Defining Characteristic	Contained in Article   (Give page number)	Not Contained in Article   (X)
Abstract	An abstract of the contents is provided.
Introduction	The purpose of the study is stated.
The scope of the study is stated.
A rationale for the study is provided.
The hypothesis or research question is stated.
Key concepts and terms are noted.
A review of the literature is provided.
Methods	A description of the population sample is provided.
The data collection procedure is presented.
Other procedures to be used are described.
Results	A narrative statement of the findings is given.
A description of the data collected is given.
Findings are supported by graphs and charts.
The analysis of the data is explained.
Conclusion	A summary of the study is provided.
Conclusions related to the hypothesis are stated.
Questions for future research are presented.
References	References used in the study are presented.

 

 

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Empirical Article Checklist

Introduction

An empirical article is a study that uses data to answer a research question. It’s different from other types of articles because it focuses on how people behave rather than what they think or feel. When writing your first empirical manuscript, you might feel lost and unsure of where to begin—and that’s okay! I’ve put together this handy checklist to help guide you through each step of the process so that you can confidently write your first empirical paper.

What do you want to write?

• What do you want to write?

• What is your research question?

• What is the hypothesis?

• How is your research going to answer the question?

• What is the literature review? (How do other studies relate to yours?)

What kind of article should you write?

When you’re writing your article, it’s important to choose the right journal. Journals vary in their style and focus. Some are more general-interest magazines, while others are dedicated solely to a specific topic area. A good place to start is by looking at the publisher’s website or contacting them directly with specific questions about their requirements and expectations for submissions.

This will help ensure that you get published in a reputable journal with an audience that fits with your research interests!

Once you’ve narrowed down which type of article best suits your needs (and budget), there are three main types: review articles, case studies/case series/cases reports; original research articles; and meta-analyses/meta-analyses plus related systematic reviews

What journal should you target?

You can find a journal’s reputation by looking at its website, which will list its impact factor and editor in chief. A high-quality journal with a low impact factor is going to be more likely to accept your article for publication.

If you don’t have access to the journal’s website, ask someone who works there or check out their Google Scholar profile (which includes links). Your best bet is also asking peers who’ve submitted articles before—they’re likely able to point you in the right direction if they feel confident about the process.

Once your research topic has been narrowed down and narrowed even further, it’s time to start looking around for potential journals in which they could appear! This may seem like an overwhelming task at first but there are several tools available online that make finding new journals easier than ever before:

Who is your audience?

• Who is your audience?

• What do they want to know?

• What do they need to know?

How can you improve your chances of publication?

To improve your chances of publication, you should make sure that your article is well written and relevant to the journal you are targeting. You should also ensure that it does not contain any plagiarism or other unethical practices.

Finally, make sure you are familiar with the journal’s style guidelines. A lack of familiarity with these can lead to rejection by reviewers who may not like how a particular paper was presented in terms of its formatting or grammar usage.[1]

Use this checklist before starting a new empirical manuscript.

Before you start writing, it’s important to make sure you have your facts straight. Here are some questions to ask yourself:

• What kind of article is this? Is it a review article on a particular topic? Or is it an original piece of research with new ideas and findings?

• How long is my manuscript going to be? How much space do I want for each section (the introduction, methods, results)? Are there any sections that should be split into two parts or better yet, three parts (introduction plus two sections)? If so, how many pages should each part be?

• Does my manuscript have a title (such as “A New Method for Improving the Quality Of Content In Wikipedia”). If not yet written down anywhere else but inside your head (which would be fine), write down what comes out of your mouth when asked “What is this article about?”

Conclusion

As you can see, the article checklist is quite simple to use. It’s designed to help you identify the types of articles that are most likely to be published in a journal and it will also give you a good idea about which journals suit your work best. It will also help if you want to write about something specific like “the benefits of using technology” or “how social media affects mental health.”