In this course, you will need to access and read different types of articles. Empirical articles describe original research and typically utilize quantitative, qualitative, or mixed-methods research designs. Non-empirical articles are articles that summarize best practices, present cases to illustrate points, offer alternative perspectives and theories, or suggest new ways of looking at phenomena.

The purpose of this assignment is twofold:

To demonstrate that you understand the difference between empirical articles and the other kinds of published articles (non-empirical).
To demonstrate that you understand the difference between quantitative and qualitative empirical research articles.
Assignment Instructions
Download the Unit 3 Assignment Template. You will select four articles from the Capella library that are no older than three years, as it is important to use current knowledge in the field. Follow the directions and in the template and use the four articles that you selected to complete the assignment.

Template
In the unit studies, you were instructed to use the Capella library database to explore journals related to your specialization and to locate four articles: one example of an empirical study, one example of a non-empirical article, one example of a quantitative empirical article, and one example of a qualitative empirical article. You can choose to use these same articles, or locate additional articles if preferred, to complete this assignment.  Your articles should be no older than three years, as it is important to use current knowledge in the field.

(Once you have found the corresponding articles, use this template to document each article and submit for the Unit 3 Assignment 1. Delete the italicized instructions in each section as you complete them.)

Empirical Article Example:

Empirical Article Reference

(Type article reference here, in APA style.)

Empirical Article Abstract

(Copy/paste article abstract here. Highlight words or phrases in the abstract that show that this is an empirical article.)

Empirical Article Rationale

(In at least one paragraph, describe how you know this article is empirical and why.)

Non-Empirical Article Example:

Non-Empirical Reference

(Type article reference here, in APA style.)

Non-Empirical Article Abstract

(Copy/paste article abstract here. Highlight words or phrases in the abstract that show that this is a non-empirical article.)

Non-Empirical Article Rationale

(In at least one paragraph, describe how you know this article is non-empirical and why.)

Quantitative Article Example:

Quantitative Article Reference

(Type article reference here, in APA style.)

Quantitative Article Abstract

(Copy/paste article abstract here. Highlight words or phrases in the abstract that show that this is a quantitative article.)

Quantitative Article Rationale

(In at least one paragraph, describe how you know this article is quantitative and why.)

Qualitative Article Example:

Qualitative Article Reference

(Type article reference here, in APA style.)

Qualitative Article Abstract

(Copy/paste article abstract here. Highlight words or phrases in the abstract that show that this is a qualitative article.)

Qualitative Article Rationale

(In at least one paragraph, describe how you know this article is qualitative and why.)