Part 1: 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.

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

Part 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.Part

Part 2: Problem Section of the Prospectus Form

The Problem section of the Prospectus Form includes three statements: the social problem, the gap you have identified, and the research problem. For this Assignment, you will complete the next section of your Prospectus Form, the Problem section, which will include these three statements.

To prepare:

• Use your Prospectus Form to complete this week’s Assignment.

Assignment 2:

• Fill in the social problem, gap, and research problem statements in the Prospectus Form (the Appendix located in the Prospectus Form describes how each element should be completed with examples).

By Day 7

Submit your updated Prospectus Form.