problem statement

Instructions

Background

In this lesson, you will introduce and provide a brief background on your research focus topic.  Take the time to review your instructor’s feedback on your Lesson 1 Assignment.  You will also describe why the focus topic is worthy of research by identifying one or more problems within your research focus topic area and by providing credible, current evidence. 

Instructions

Review your resources, mind map, and instructors’ feedback to identify a problem around your research topic of interest.   

Perform a literature review search using the sources identified in this lesson’s resource list to explore whether there is evidence that the problem exists and is worthy of a research study.  

Your assignment deliverable should include three sections:   

Background 

Select a focus topic from your sub-categories or branching categories from Lesson 1 Assignment.  Compose an introduction to your research focus topic that orients your reader to main ideas around the research focus topic.  Guide your Reader from a broad area of study to a research focus topic.  This section should be approximately 3-4 paragraphs.  

Problem Focus 

Begin this section with a succinct, concise problem necessitating the need for a research study.  Provide a minimum of three pieces of evidence demonstrating existence and/or effect of the problem.  This section should be approximately 1-1.5 pages.  

· Succinctly discuss the problem and provide evidence of its existence.  

· Identify who is impacted by the problem (e.g., individuals, organizations, industries, or society).  

· Explain what is not known that should be known about the problem. 

· Explain what the potential negative consequences could be if the problem is not addressed in this study. 

· Remember to source the information and source assertions with citations of credible, current works from the literature. 

Your assignment deliverable should include two sections:  

· A brief background on your research topic of interest that is approximately 3-4 paragraphs.  

· A clear discussion of your problem focus following the bulleted points above that is approximately 3-4 paragraphs.  

Length:  Not to exceed 3 pages 

References:  Include a minimum of 3 new resources relevant to your identified problem associated with your selected research topic.  Add these to the reference list from the Lesson 1 Assignment.   

The completed assignment should demonstrate thoughtful consideration of the ideas and concepts presented in the course by providing new thoughts and insights relating directly to this topic. The content should reflect academic writing and current APA standards and should adhere to the university's Academic Integrity Policy. When applicable, conduct a Turnitin pre-check and then upload your completed assignment and click the Submit to Dropbox button.   

Empower Yourself: Dissertation Training Recommendations 

· Schedule your consultation with a university librarian if you have not already done so. 

· Continue to search for additional information around your research topic of interest or research problem.  

· Read one article of interest from the Optional Resources in Lesson 2 or Lesson 3.   

· Develop the habit of becoming familiar with the next lesson’s assignment early in the week, so that you are not performing these activities during a limited window. 

Due Date

Apr 29, 2023 2:59 PM

Criteria

Does Not Meet Expectations (0% - 72%)

Below Expectations (73%-82%)

Meets Expectations (83%-89%)

Exceeds Most Expectations (90%-93%)

Exceeds All Expectations (94%-100%)

Criterion Score

Compose a Problem Statement Supported by Evidence (30%) This assignment addresses complex thinking to search for and identify credible evidence of a meaningful problem that is related to a research topic.

2.19 points

Discussion demonstrates a weak or unclear understanding of the selected broad area of study or indication of unpreparedness in developing the assignment response.

Assignment instructions are minimally or not followed. 

2.49 points

Discussion of the assignment topic is unclear and demonstrates minimal understanding of the selected broad area of study with non-related or non-differentiated problem identification. 

Assignment instructions are minimally followed. 

2.7 points

A problem directly related to a researchable topic is clearly identified and supported by at least three sources of evidence. 

Evidence is current and from reputable and trusted sources.

The assignment instructions are followed. 

2.82 points

A problem directly related to a researchable topic is clearly identified using relevant terms.  

The problem is supported by at least three or more sources of evidence that demonstrates the problem as worthy of a research study. 

Evidence is current, credible, and from two different source types that are reputable and trusted. 

The assignment instructions are followed. 

3 points

A problem directly related to a researchable topic is clearly identified using relevant terms.

Discussion includes a logical explanation of why the problem is worthy of a research study. 

The problem is supported by at least four or more sources of evidence that demonstrates the problem worthy of a research study. 

Evidence is current, credible, and from two different source types that are reputable and trusted. 

The assignment instructions are followed. 

Score of Compose a Problem Statement Supported by Evidence (30%) This assignment addresses complex thinking to search for and identify credible evidence of a meaningful problem that is related to a research topic.,

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Evaluate, Interpret, and Analyze (30%) These criteria addresses use of evidence and ability to detect extrinsic relationships that allows for a high level of understanding.

2.19 points

Discussion includes reiteration of few assignment sources.  

Integral relationships essential to the issue are not recognized.

2.49 points

Assignment response includes reiteration of assignment required sources. 

 Integral relationships essential to the issue are minimally recognized. 

2.7 points

Assignment response demonstrates critical analysis of complex information.  

Integral relationships essential to the issue are acknowledged.   

2.82 points

Assignment response includes a clear critical analysis of complex information.  

Integral relationships essential to the issue are explored. 

3 points

Assignment response includes critical analysis and a comprehensive synthesis of complex information. 

Integral relationships essential to the issue are assessed in depth.

Score of Evaluate, Interpret, and Analyze (30%) This criteria addresses use of evidence and ability to detect extrinsic relationships that allows for a high level of understanding.,

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Ethics & Inclusion (10%) This criterion addresses diverse thinking and open-minded exploration of conflicting hypotheses.

0.73 points

Assignment response demonstrates failed recognition of fact-based world view(s).

Discussion contains multiple levels of bias.  

Discussion lacks respect or professional presentation. 

0.83 points

Fact-based world view(s) are not present or poorly developed in the discussion. 

Discussion may contain bias. 

Discussion presents limited respect or professional presentation.  

0.9 points

Assignment response demonstrates recognition of a fact-based world view(s).   

Plausible bias is recognized, as applicable to the topic. 

Discussion is professional.

0.94 points

Assignment response demonstrates a developed exploration of fact-based world view(s).  

Assignment response recognizes multiple interpretations of fact-based world view(s).  

Recognition of plausible bias is addressed, as applicable to the topic. 

Discussion is professional. 

1 point

Assignment response demonstrates comparative and contrasting interpretations of multiple fact-based world view(s). 

Recognition of plausible bias is demonstrated, as applicable to the topic. 

Discussion is purposeful, respectful, and professional.

Score of Ethics & Inclusion (10%) This criteria addresses diverse thinking and open-minded exploration of conflicting hypotheses.,

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Creative Thinking (10%) This criteria addresses ability to weigh alternative hypotheses and present informed decision making.

0.73 points

Assignment response holds no relationship with evidence or presentation of original thought. 

Approaches to problem solving are not present. 

0.83 points

 Assignment response presents minimal original thought founded on evidence.  

Approaches to problem solving are minimal.  

0.9 points

Assignment response explores original thought established with illustration of evidence.  

Approaches to problem solving are explored. 

0.94 points

Assignment response presents original thought established from exploring evidence.  

Approaches to problem solving or creative ideas based on curiosity are expressed. 

1 point

Assignment response justifies original thought established through critique of evidence.

Approaches to problem solving or creative ideas based on curiosity are effectively expressed. 

A contribution to the academic or professional field is incorporated, as appropriate to the assignment.  

Score of Creative Thinking (10%) This criteria addresses ability to weigh alternative hypotheses and present informed decision making.,

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Academic Writing or Presentation (10%) This criterion applies to various assignment outcome types, for example written, oral, mixed, mind-maps, brochures, etc.

0.73 points

Writing or presentation does not meet minimum expectations for appropriate academic voice.

Writing or presentation does not include satisfactory language, logical order, or explanation of key concepts of the assignment. 

Writing or presentation does not address audience at an appropriate level. 

Text is unreadable.

Inappropriate or no reference of evidence  by presenter.

0.83 points

Writing or presentation is below expectations for appropriate academic voice. 

Writing or presentation includes satisfactory language with logical order and partial or unclear explanation of key concepts of the research topic.

Writing or presentation does not address the audience at an appropriate level. 

Text is unclear or unreadable.

Minimal or inappropriate referencing of evidence by presenter.

0.9 points

Writing or presentation is in appropriate academic voice.  

Writing or presentation includes satisfactory language with logical order and explanation of key concepts of the research topic.

Writing or presentation addresses audience at an appropriate level. 

Text is readable and clear. 

Appropriate referencing of evidence by presenter.

0.94 points

Writing or presentation exceeds most expectations for academic voice.

 Writing or presentation includes satisfactory language with logical order and clear explanation of key concepts of the research topic.

Writing or presentation addresses audience at an appropriate level. 

Text is readable and clear. 

Appropriate referencing of evidence by presenter.

1 point

Writing or presentation exceeds all expectations for academic voice.

Writing or presentation includes satisfactory language with logical order and clear explanation of key concepts of the research topic.

Writing or presentation addresses audience at an appropriate level. 

Text is readable and clear. 

Appropriate referencing of evidence by presenter.

Score of Academic Writing or Presentation (10%) This criteria applies to various assignment outcome types, for example written, oral, mixed, mind-maps, brochures, etc.,

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Mechanics (10%) This assignment includes punctuation, grammar, word usage, and APA style.

0.73 points

Writing or presentation does not meet expectations for proper grammar, spelling, punctuation, and citations.

Significant typographical issues.

Significant APA formatting issues. 

 Reference do not match text citations, significant errors for quotes and in-text citations.

0.83 points

Writing or presentation is below expectations for proper grammar, spelling, punctuation, and citations.

Frequent typographical issues.

Frequent APA formatting issues. 

 References do not match text citations.  There are multiple errors for quotes and in-text citations.

0.9 points

Writing or presentation includes proper grammar, spelling, punctuation, and citation of evidence.

 Limited typographical issues.

  Few APA-style issues.

 References match in-text citations.  Some errors for quotes and in-text citations.

0.94 points

Writing or presentation exceeds most expectations of proper grammar, spelling, punctuation, and citation.   two typographical issues. 

 Fewer than two APA formatting issues.  

References match citations and fewer than two errors found in quotes and in-text citations.

1 point

Writing or presentation exceeds all expectations and includes proper grammar, spelling, punctuation, and citation.

 Free of typographical issues.

APA formatting complete. 

 References match citations and are properly quoted and cited throughout

Score of Mechanics (10%) This assignment includes punctuation, grammar, word usage, and APA style.,

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