Research article assignment Top of the page: Provide complete citation of the article as it would appear in the references of a paper (using appropriate APA). Explain the purpose of the research (1-2 paragraphs) Describe the sample (1 paragraph) Describe the methods used (remember one must employ qualitative methods, the other quantitative) (1-2 paragraphs) Summarize the results/discussion (1-2 paragraphs) Summarize the strengths and weaknesses of the study (i.e., does the study address an important questions? Can one generalize from the findings? Do the findings make sense? Are the findings practical/useful?) General guidelines: Pick current articles for the assignment (within the past 5 years). Remember, they must be articles reporting on empirical studies using quantitative or qualitative methods High quality journals to consider: Journal of Applied Psychology, Academy of Management Journal, Leadership Quarterly, Administrative Science Quarterly, Journal of Management. Attach a copy of the article. Please summarize in your own words, do not simply repeat the limitations cited in the article, and use quotes very sparingly!