1. Identify the problem/issue (what is wrong with the current situation), g., increasing prevalence of a health condition and insufficient evidence for a solution;
2.
1. Describe the background (what is the nature of the problem, or the context of the situation, that readers need to understand);
2. explain the scope of the problem (how big is the problem and how many people are affected);
3. Describe the consequences of the problem (economic implications; the impact of the problem on population health; what will happen if we don’t address the issue);
4. identify the knowledge gaps (what information about the problem is lacking)
5. Describe the proposed solution (how will the new study contribute to the solution of the problem) and;
6. Indicate a research question that arises for you as you consider the literature related to the problem/issue and its significance (questions end in a question mark).
