Assignment:
My dissertation topic is: "The Psychological and Societal Impacts of Family Separation on Immigrant Families."
Problem Statement and Purpose
A proposed study with a clearly defined purpose is more likely to benefit from a more focused research problem, and a firmer research plan and design. The purpose statement defines whether the study will be of value: What information is needed? How likely is this information to influence decisions? How important and timely is the study? What is at stake (O'Sullivan, Rassel, & Berner, 2008)? Need Assignment Help?
Use this template to complete the Purpose section of your Prospectus:
The purpose of this _____ (quantitative, qualitative, or mixed-design) study is to (understand, describe, develop, discover) the _____ (central focus for the study) for ______ (the unit of analysis, person, processes, groups, site).
To prepare for this Discussion, review the Dissertation resources in this week's Learning Resources. In addition, review the Walden's Doctoral Capstone Resources located in this Week's Resources, paying special attention to Learning to Accept Feedback. You have already received feedback during your first few weeks and it is important for you to know you will constantly receive feedback throughout the entire process. This at times can be overwhelming and frustrating. It is important you use these resources and all the resources on Walden's Doctoral Capstone Resources . The better you understand what expectations are of you, the more successful you will be in this process and finishing the end goal of your Dissertation.
Dissertation
Schnorr, D., & Franklin-Guy, S. (2021). Thesis and dissertation guide. Cognella.
Chapter 1, "Introduction"
Chapter 2, "Literature Review"
Walden University Office of Research and Doctoral Services. (2012). Ph.D. dissertation process and documents.