Section outline
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what is a problem?
A research problem is a statement about an area of concern, a condition to be improved upon, a difficulty to be eliminated, or a troublingquestion that exists in scholarly literature, in theory, or in practice that points to the need for meaningful understanding and deliberate investigation.
libguides.usc.edu/writingguide/introduction/researchproblem
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A purpose statement is a declarative sentence which summarizes the specific topic and goals of a document. It is typically included in the introduction to give the reader an accurate, concrete understanding what the document will cover and what he/she can gain from reading it. To be effective, a statement of purpose should be:
- Specific and precise - not general, broad or obscure
- Concise - one or two sentences
- Clear - not vague, ambiguous or confusing
- Goal-oriented - stated in terms of desired outcomes
a 12 min youvideo
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a 27 minute youtube video
The purpose statement is made up of three major components: (1) the motivation driving your dissertation; (2) thesignificance of the research you plan to carry out; and (3) the research questions you are going to address. Starting the first major chapter of your dissertation (usually Chapter One: Introduction), the purpose statement establishes the intent of your entire dissertation. Just like a great song that needs a great "hook", the purpose statement needs to draw the reader in and keep their attention.
http://dissertation.laerd.com/the-purpose-statement.php
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