Details: Empirical research is the foundation to scholarly research and scholarly writing. An…

Details: Empirical research is the foundation to scholarly research and scholarly writing. An empirical article is defined as one that presents original research conducted or personally observed by the author(s). The articles you select will include the following elements: 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. Use the following information to ensure successful completion of the assignment: Locate your completed Comparison Matrix from Module 3. This assignment uses a grading rubric. Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required. All claims should be supported with current research. You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Refer to the directions in the Student Success Center. Only Word documents can be submitted to Turnitin. Use the information from the completed Comparison Matrix to write a paper of 750-1,000 words that compares the two empirical articles. The paper will include the following sections: Comparison of the introductions. Comparison of the purposes of each study. Comparison of the research questions. Comparison of the literature reviews. Comparison of the sample populations. Comparison of the study limitations. Comparison of the results and conclusions from the studies Comparison of topics suggested for future study. Comparison Matrix Paper 1Unsatisfactory0.00% 2Less Than Satisfactory76.00% 3Satisfactory81.00% 4Good89.00% 5Excellent100.00% 70.0 %Content 5.0 %Comparison of the Introductions A comparison of the introductions is not present. A comparison of the introductions is present, but is incomplete. A cursory comparison of the purpose and importance of the studies is present. A moderately thorough comparison of the purpose and importance of the studies is present. A thoughtful and insightful comparison of the purpose and importance of the studies is present. 5.0 %Comparison of Purposes No comparison of purposes is presented. A comparison of purposes is presented. However, the comparison is not valid. A valid though cursory comparison of purposes is presented. A moderately thorough and valid comparison of purposes is presented. A reflective and insightful comparison of purposes is presented. 5.0 %Comparison of Research Questions No comparison of research questions is presented. A comparison of research questions is presented. However, the comparison is not valid. A valid though cursory comparison of research questions is presented. A moderately thorough and valid comparison of research questions is presented. A reflective and insightful comparison of research questions is presented. 10.0 %Comparison of Literature Reviews No comparison of literature reviews is presented. A comparison of literature reviews is presented. However, the comparison is not valid. A valid though cursory comparison of literature reviews is presented. A moderately thorough and valid comparison of literature reviews is presented. A reflective and insightful comparison of literature reviews is presented. 10.0 %Comparison of Sample Populations No comparison of sample populations is presented. A comparison of sample populations is presented. However, the comparison is not valid. A valid though cursory comparison of sample populations is presented. A moderately thorough and valid comparison of sample populations is presented. A reflective and insightful comparison of sample populations is presented. 10.0 %Comparison of Study Limitations No comparison of study limitations is presented. A comparison of study limitations is presented. However, the comparison is not valid. A valid though cursory comparison of study limitations is presented. A moderately thorough and valid comparison of study limitations is presented. A reflective and insightful comparison of study limitations is presented. 10.0 %Comparison of the Results of the Study No comparison of results of the study is presented. A comparison of results of the study is presented. However, the comparison is not valid. A valid though cursory comparison of results of the study is presented. A moderately thorough and valid comparison of results of the study is presented. A reflective and insightful comparison of results of the study is presented. 5.0 %Comparison of the Topics for Future Study No comparison of topics for future study is presented. A comparison of topics for future study is presented. However, the comparison is not valid. A valid though cursory comparison of topics for future study is presented. A moderately thorough and valid comparison of topics for future study is presented. A reflective and insightful comparison of topics for future study is presented. 10.0 %Synthesis and Argument No synthesis of source information is evident. Statement of purpose is not followed to a justifiable conclusion. The conclusion does not support the claim made. Argument is incoherent and uses non-credible sources. Synthesis of source information is attempted, but is not successful. Sufficient justification of claims is lacking. Argument lacks consistent unity. There are obvious flaws in the logic. Some sources have questionable credibility. Synthesis of source information is present, but pedantic. Argument is orderly, but may have a few inconsistencies. The argument presents minimal justification of claims. Argument logically, but not thoroughly, supports the purpose. Sources used are credible. Introduction and conclusion bracket the thesis. Synthesis of source information is present and meaningful. Argument shows logical progressions. Techniques of argumentation are evident. There is a smooth progression of claims from introduction to conclusion. Most sources are authoritative. Synthesis of source information is present and scholarly. Argument is clear and convincing presenting a persuasive claim in a distinctive and compelling manner. All sources are authoritative. The synthesis and argument in the paper are of publication caliber. 25.0 %Organization and Effectiveness 20.0 %Thesis Development and Purpose Paper lacks any discernible overall purpose or organizing claim. Thesis and/or main claim are insufficiently developed and/or vague; purpose is not clear. Thesis and/or main claim are apparent and appropriate to purpose. Thesis and/or main claim are clear and forecast the development of the paper. They are descriptive and reflective of the arguments and appropriate to the purpose. Thesis and/or main claim are clear and comprehensive; the essence of the paper is contained within the thesis. The development indicated by the thesis and/or main claim is acceptable for publication. 5.0 %Mechanics of Writing Mechanical errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning. Inappropriate word choice and/or sentence construction are used. Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in language choice (register), sentence structure, and/or word choice are present. Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but are not overly distracting to the reader. Correct sentence structure and audience-appropriate language are used. Prose is largely free of mechanical errors, although a few may be present. A variety of sentence structures and effective figures of speech are used. Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English. 5.0 %Format 5.0 %APA Format Required format is rarely followed correctly. An appropriate number of topic-related scholarly research sources and related in-text citations is not present. No reference page is included. No citations are used. Required format is attempted, but some elements are missing or mistaken. A lack of control with formatting is apparent. Some included sources are not scholarly research or topic-related. Reference page is present. Citations are inconsistently used. Required correctly format is used, although some minor errors may be present. Scholarly research sources are present and topic-related, but the source and quality of some references is questionable. Reference page is included and lists sources used in the paper. Sources are appropriately documented, although some errors may be present. Required format is fully used. There are virtually no errors in formatting style. Scholarly research accounts for the majority of sources presented and is topic-related and obtained from reputable professional sources. Reference page is present and fully inclusive of all cited sources. Documentation is appropriate and citation style is usually correct. The document is correctly formatted to publication standards. All research presented is scholarly, topic-related, and obtained from highly respected, professional, original sources. In-text citations and a reference page are complete and correct. The documentation of cited sources is free of error. The paper could readily be accepted for publication. 100 %Total Weightage

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