27 Empirical Research Report

Write an empirical research report of approximately 1500-1750 words. Your empirical research report will include the following sections:

• Introduction with brief literature review and research question (approximately 700-800 words)
• Methods (approximately 150-250 words)
• Results (approximately 150-250 words)
• Discussion (approximately 200-350 words)
• Conclusion (approximately 150-250 words)
• Works Cited/References
• Appendices, as needed

Source Requirements

You will need to cite at least SIX scholarly sources as secondary sources.

You will most likely cite all of your secondary sources in the Literature Review section of the essay. You will then conduct your own empirical study, and refer back to that same literature in your Discussion, when you analyze and interpret the results of your study.

It is possible that one or more of your secondary sources will be used as a model or resource for your own study, in which you will cite those sources in the Methods section.

You must have at least one primary source, which is the data you collect. Depending on the type of data you collect and whether you are using MLA or APA, your primary source material may or may not appear on the Works Cited/References page. Refer to the MLA or APA Handbook for guidance.

Other Requirements

• Include at least one visual representation (chart, graph, photo, diagram, illustration, etc.) in your report. Label the visual(s) you use according to MLA or APA guidelines, as relevant.
• If applicable, include a copy of your interview or survey questions in an appendix. Label your appendix according to MLA or APA guidelines, as relevant.