This is a two-part assignment with a dual purpose. For the first part, you will complete a comparison matrix with

which you will gather information on three studies related to your dissertation topic/interest area. For the

second part of the assignment, you will write a paper using the completed matrix and your reading of the three

articles. When you write the paper, you will be extending the research on your dissertation topic/interest area

and addressing the tools used by research institutions to assure the ethical compliance of researchers.
Use the following information to ensure successful completion of the Comparison Matrix Paper:
� The Comparison Matrix Paper uses a grading rubric. Instructors will be using the rubric to grade the

assignment; therefore, students should review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar

with the assignment criteria and expectations for successful completion of the assignment.
� Prepare the paper according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success

Center. An abstract is not required.
Directions:
The Comparison Matrix has already been completed for you but you will have to revise it and reword it since it

will be attached to the Comparison Matrix Paper and plagiarism is supposed to be less than 10%.
1. Read the three empirical articles below:
2. High school dropout and long-term sickness and disability in young adulthood: a prospective propensity score

stratified cohort study (the Young-HUNT study) http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-13-941.pdf
3. A Pilot Study: An Exploration of Social, Emotional, and Academic Factors Influencing School Dropout.

Researcher: An Interdisciplinary Journal, 26(2), 1-17. Branson, R., Marbory, S., Brown, A., Covington, E.,

McCauley, K., & Nash, A. (2013).
4. Examining the Multiple Trajectories Associated with Dropping Out of High School: A Growth Mixture Model

Analysis. Journal Of Educational Research, 105(3), 176-195. doi:10.1080/00220671.2011.552075 Bowers, A. J., &

Sprott, R. (2012). eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ960682
5. The APA guidelines for this assignment will be attached as a file.
6. Include all subheadings:
1. Introduction
2. Research Questions
3. Sample Populations
4. Results
5. Ethics Implications
6. Conclusion
7. The Grading Rubric is attached below. Please follow it carefully because there are no date extensions for this

assignment.
8. No abstract is required for this assignment.
9. Less than 10% plagiarism on the paper.
10. DB Space
11. Write the Comparison Matrix Paper must be 1000 -1250 words that compares the three empirical articles.
12. Spell Check and make sure that the paper does not have any sentence fragments or grammatical errors. I get

points deducted from my paper if this occurs.
13. The Comparison Matrix Chart might need to be revised (reworded) since it has to be added to the appendix.

Usually we didn�t add the Comparison Matrix to an appendix and the plagiarism is going to be awful high. Remember

the plagiarism on this paper has to be less than 10% or it will not be accepted.
14. I have included the Comparison Matrix Paper all you have to do is simply write. The cover page is already

done and the appendix as well.
Use the information from the completed Comparison Matrix to write a paper of 1000-1250 words that compares the

three empirical articles. The paper will include the following sections:
� Introduction (100-150 words) with a) the title of each study, b) the author of each study, c) a comparison of

the purposes of each study, and d) a comparison of the authors’ statements of why the study is important.
� Research Questions (125-175 words) which includes a comparison of the research questions posed in the studies.
� Sample Populations (100-150 words) which includes a comparison of the sample populations used in the studies.
� Results (225-275 words) which includes a comparison of the results of the studies.
� Ethics Implications (250-300 words) which includes a) IRB required procedures, b) exempt status, c) expedited

status, d) full review status, and e) informed consent.
� Conclusion (200-250 words) which includes a) discussion of the limitations of the studies, b) comparison of the

conclusions from the studies, and c) comparison of topics suggested for future study.
Include the Comparison Matrix as an appendix to the Comparison Matrix Paper and submit as a single deliverable.