Unit 3 AS: Research Problem Statement Assignment

Research Problem Assignment

Instructions: For completing this assignment, follow the guidelines regarding Research Problems discussed in the Unit 3 Lecture. The Research Problem should be approximately 250 words, about a page double-spaced. You must cite a minimum of two references in proper APA formatting.

Questions you should ask yourself when composing the Research Problem:

Who is the study population? How can you further refine the study population?

What exactly do you want to understand about the topic/problem?

Is the Research Problem too broad?

How relevant is the research to your study area/discipline/major/interests?

What motivates you to do the research on the chosen topic/problem?

Why should others be interested in your chosen topic/problem?

What are the stakes involved in not addressing the issue from your perspective?

What are the concepts and issues to be studied?

Do you have enough time to complete the research?