Components of a Problem Statement
Components of a Problem Statement
A problem statement is typically a 1 to 2 paragraph statement and that contains a logical argument for the need to address an identified gap in the research literature that has current relevance to the discipline and area of practice. Keep in mind that a gap in the research is not, in and of itself, a reason to conduct research. Make sure to clarify the problem that led you to the gap. The situation being experienced in a societal population or discipline is described within the problem statement.
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A problem statement also includes preliminary evidence that provides justification that this problem is meaningful to the discipline or professional field. Provide three to five key citations that support the relevance and currency of the problem. These references need not all be from peer- reviewed journals but should be from reputable sources, such as national agency databases or scholarly books, and should ideally be from the past 5 years. Another item to consider is to assure that the problem is framed within and primarily focused on the discipline (program of study).
To prepare: Review the media program on “Developing Social Problems into Research Problems for CRQ” found in this week’s Learning Resources or at this link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=udfldYXvUxw&feature=youtu.be
Assignment 1
In this short writing assignment, you will provide a one- to two-paragraph problem statement that is the result of a review of research findings and current practice.
BY DAY 7
Submit your Problem Statement Assignment.
Required Readings
WEBSITES
Walden University. (2020). PhD in Psychology: Welcome.
https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/doctoralcapston…
Walden University Writing Center. (2020). Scholarly writing: Overview. https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/s…
Walden University Writing Center. (2020). Transitioning from coursework to doctoral capstone writing [Webinar].
https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/w…
DOCUMENTS
Walden Center for Research Quality. (2020). Doctoral Prospectus Form.
https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/research-center…
- Prospectus Form
Note: As you access this site, Psychology students are required to use the PhD Prospectus Form toward the bottom of the page.
Walden University Center for Research Quality. (2020). Doctoral captsone and project resources.
https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/researchcenter/…
- Dissertation Guidebook
- The Propsectus Checklist
Walden University Writing Center. (2020). Walden templates: Program-specific templates.
https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/t…
Walden Center for Research Quality. (2020). Developing research. https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/researchcenter/…
MEDIA
Walden University Center for Research Quality. (2016). Developing social problems into research problems for CRQ [Video].
Note: This media program is approximately 45 minutes.