Empirical articles are based on an experiment or study. The authors will report the purpose of the study, the research methodology, and results. This is a familiar structure for empirical articles (IMRAD):
- introduction
- methods
- results
- discussion
In describing the purpose of their study, authors will present a mini literature review to discuss how previous research has led up to their original research project.
Also called:
- primary research article/source
- primary literature article
- original research article
Example: The prevalence of sleep disorders in college students: Impact on academic performance