Assignment 4: Draft Introduction

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN MANAGEMENT AND SYSTEMS

Research Process and Methodology

MASY GC- 1260

MEMORANDUM

TO: Dr. Andres Fortino

FROM: Your Name

DATE: [Date of your briefing]

RE: Assignment 4 – Draft Introduction

Use your answers to Assignments 1A and 1B and 2 to complete this briefing.

Chapter 1 – Introduction

Background

The main objective of this chapter is to make an argument for why you want to do the study. Why is it important? Who is your target audience for the results of this study?

Note the paragraph indentation of .5” and the rest of the paragraph markings for each chapter of your proposal. Click on Paragraph tab above in order to view those perimeters Be sure to use citations that refer to your references.

Problem Definition

While the problem statement is just one sentence, it should be accompanied by a few paragraphs that elaborate on the problem. The paragraphs could cover present persuasive arguments that make the problem important enough to study. They could include the opinions of others (politicians, futurists, other professionals); explanations of how the problem relates to business, social or political trends by way of presentation of data that demonstrates the scope and depth of the problem. Be sure to use citations that refer to your references.

Problem Statement

A problem statement is the description of an issue currently existing which needs to be addressed. It provides the context for the research study and generates the questions which the research aims to answer. The statement of the problem is the focal point of any research. A good problem statement is just one sentence (with several paragraphs of elaboration). Be sure to use citations that refer to your references.

Purpose of the Study

The purpose of this study is to…

Explain the goals and research objectives of the study as it related to the problem statement within your study..

Research Questions

The study will attempt to answer the following research questions.

Narrow the purpose statement to research questions.

◦ Specific questions worded as: How or What?

◦ What do you want answer? How do you want to answer it?

Significance of the Study

The overall significance of this study is to …

This is the last place you have to wrap up your chapter 1 and stipulate the target audiences that would benefit from your study and its importance to them. Be sure to use citations that refer to your references.

This study could serve as a …

It is important to note that …