s edwards. The problem statement

The next section involves an expansion of the first paragraph on why the student’s

chosen dissertation issue is a problem related to criminal justice. This section will be titled

“Problem Statement,” will be at least 4 paragraphs, and include at least 4 additional peer-

reviewed references. At the conclusion of the problem statement, a new section, titled “Research

Question(s)” will be added. In this brief section, the student will post his or her 1–3 central

research question(s), which the student will seek to answer in his or her dissertation.