Problem and Purpose Statement
Discussion 1
Complete the Problem Statement Worksheet to prepare for making revisions.
Based on the work that you completed in RES/709: Research Conceptualization and Design, and on your completed Problem Statement and Worksheet, review and revise your problem statement. Remember this is a fluid process and you should expect some suggestions for fine-tuning your problem statement.
For the peer review:
- State your program of study.
- Post your revised draft problem statement for peer review.
Review your classmates’ posts and respond to at least 1 in a minimum of 150 words. What are the theorists’ suggestions on formulating problem statements? Use peer-reviewed literature in the University Library and the Learning Activities folder to substantiate your discussions.
Discussion 2
Complete the Purpose Statement Worksheet to prepare for making revisions.
Based on the work that you completed in RES/709: Research Conceptualization and Design, and on the completion of the Purpose Statement Worksheet, review and revise your purpose statement. Remember this is a fluid process and you should expect some suggestions for fine-tuning your purpose statement.
For the peer review:
- State your program of study.
- Post your revised draft problem statement from Wk 6 Discussion 1 – Problem Statement Peer Review.
- Post your revised draft 1-sentence purpose statement for peer review.
- Include a description of the population by discussing the criteria for selecting the study participants and describe the sample size and the rationale for the sample size. If the study will include archival data, briefly explain the proposed data sources.
- Review others’ posts and substantively respond to at least 1 of your course colleagues in at least 150 words. What are the early theorists’ suggestions on formulating purpose statements? Use peer-reviewed literature in the University Library and the Learning Activities folder to substantiate your discussions.
Assignment
VisitCDS Central and:
- Download the College of Doctoral Studies Dissertation Guide and Alignment Handbook located in the “Tools for Success” section.
- Read pp. 44–46, “Doctoral Phase I: The Prospectus.”
Review the Prospectus Guide.
Create a completed problem statement and purpose statement using the information you entered in your Problem Statement Worksheet in the Wk 6 Discussion 1 – Problem Statement, the information you entered in the Purpose Statement Worksheet in the Wk 6 Discussion 2 – Purpose Statement, and from the feedback received from the peer reviews.
