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Section 6: Northcentral Dissertation Center The Northcentral University Dissertation Center holds a plethora of information to help you be successful in completing your dissertation. It provides all the information you will need from APA guidelines to explanations of the necessary forms and documents required. Required Reading: Please refer to each Activity for required readings within Activity Resources. Assignment 6   Northcentral?s Expectation As you progress through the research/dissertation, the Northcentral developed resources in the Dissertation Center are essential. The purpose of this assignment is to help you focus on two of these resources (the NCU Template Applied Degree CP 2013 and the Concept Paper Best Practices); and to look at the different expectations based on the research approach used. Activity Resources NCU Template Applied Degree CP 2013 found in the Northcentral Dissertation Center Concept Paper Best Practices (Research Method and Research Design Section) found in the Northcentral Dissertation Center Main Task: Explore the Concept Paper Template and Concept Paper Best Practices First, review the NCU Template Applied Degree CP 2013. Find every reference to either qualitative or quantitative design. While these two approaches have m

any similarities, there are some important differences in the way each should be treated. In an APA style document with citations compare and contrast the expectations for each approach as presented in the template. You may use other references to help clarify the similarities and the differences. Then, select either quantitative or qualitative approach; for that approach document and discuss the Best Practices suggestions. Support your paper with a minimum of 5 resources. In addition to these specified resources, other appropriate scholarly resources, including older articles, may be included. Length: 5-7 pages not including title and reference pages Your paper should demonstrate thoughtful consideration of the ideas and concepts that are presented in the course and provide new thoughts and insights relating directly to this topic. Your response should reflect scholarly writing and current APA standards. Be sure to adhere to Northcentral University’s Academic Integrity Policy. Submit your document in the Course Work area below the Activity screen. Learning Outcomes: 1, 5, 6 Assignment Outcomes Argue the criteria for selection of a research method. Justify quantitative research designs when appropriate. Justify qualitative research designs when appropriate