Develop a Problem Statement and Research Questions:
Activity Description:
Keeping in mind all you have learned about research design in previous courses, your Instructorr’s feedback on first assignment, and ethical and practical considerations about the kind of study needed to address the problem, write a problem statement and research questions based on the articles in your annotated bibliography. Follow these guidelines:
The Problem Statement should be 250-300 words that is in accord with the PPT Concept paper (located under the heading ‘Dissertation Conference Calls NEW CODES!). The problem should be related to an issue you have already identified.
Absolutely avoid one of the most common errors in problem statements (and literature reviews): reporting what previous researchers have done instead of using critically evaluated findings from previous research to demonstrate the existence of a gap in knowledge appropriate to a dissertation. Your problem statement must use sources to show what we know and don’t know, not what researchers have done and not done.
The Research Questions addresses the research problem identified in the problem statement and are in accord with the PPT Concept paper (located under the heading ‘Dissertation Conference Calls NEW CODES!).
At the bottom of your paper, paste the Problem Statement and Research Questions section from the PPT Concept paper (located under the heading ‘Dissertation Conference Calls NEW CODES!) and explain how your statement meets the criteria for these sections.
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 paper should reflect scholarly writing and current APA standards. Review APA Form and Style.
Learning Outcomes
- Develop a problem statement for a concept paper.
- Compose research questions for a concept paper.