QUESTIONS

Reflect on the qualities of statements of purpose.

What is the value for developing the Statement of Purpose within a dissertation research project? Why should there be a complete section dedicated to this? What is the process for developing a Statement of Purpose?

· Cite sources within your comment to support your statements.

· Include references, properly formatted, not just a link.

PURPOSE OF THE STUDY/ STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

Required Reading

http://faculty.washington.edu/ezent/imwps.htm

http://www.lse.ac.uk/intranet/CareersAndVacancies/careersService/PostgraduateStudy/PostgraduateStudyUSA/StatementofPurposePostgradUSA.aspx

http://grad.berkeley.edu/admissions/apply/statement-purpose/

Optional Reading

http://www.uni.edu/~gotera/gradapp/stmtpurpose.htm

http://www.ceu.hu/admissions/statement-tips