Assignment 1: Statement of the Problem
(15 points)
The topic for the Applied Dissertation or Strategic Research Project generally comes from the student’s workplace or area of interest. For this assignment, provide a brief (2-3 pages) description of background relating to a particular research problem (or need). An actual problem should be indicated with accompanying evidence.
The paper should be organized based on the headings below. To develop the Statement of the Problem (as illustrated in Creswell, p. 58) should include the following APA headings (Level 2):
Introduction
This is a brief description of the proposed area of study. Include at least three sentences.
The Research Problem
This is an area of conflict, concern, or controversy (a gap between what is wanted and what is observed).
Include the most relevant reference that supports the claim.
Background and Justification
The evidence from the literature and experience showing the problem exists and the relevance. Include at least two references.
Deficiencies in the Evidence
Include a brief discussion that details the area of need in relation to the problem and the deficiency or lack of evidence in the literature.
Audience
Discuss who is affected and who benefits.
Please see the next page for the Assignment 1 template followed by the Assignment 1 grading rubric.
Assignment 1 Grading Rubric
(15 points)
|
Element |
Met |
Partially Met |
Not Met |
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Brief Introduction (2 points) |
A brief introduction to the topic is included which provides a clear description of the research topic. |
A brief introduction to the topic is included, but the research topic is poorly described. |
The introduction to the topic is not included, or the research topic as described in unclear. |
|
Research Problem (3 points) |
The research problem is clearly stated and appropriate. |
The research problem is included, but not clearly stated, or is unclear. |
The research problem is either not included or not clear or appropriate. |
|
Background and Justification |
The student provides evidence for the existence of the problem, including either (or both) national and local evidence. Also, the significance of the research problem is well established. At least 2 citations are included. |
The student provides some evidence for the existence of the problem; however, there is insufficient background information to judge the significance of the problem. At least one citation is included. |
The student fails to provide sufficient evidence for the existence of the problem, and fails to provide sufficient background information for the problem. No citations are included. |
|
Deficiencies in the Evidence (2 points) |
Areas of need or gaps in the current literature are clearly indicated allowing the student to create a niche for their study. |
Areas of need or gaps in the current literature are briefly mentioned but do not seem logical or clear. |
Areas of need or gaps in the current literature are not included. |
|
Audience (1 point) |
The audience is clearly identified and appropriate for the research problem. |
The audience is identified; however, the stated audience does not seem ideally suited for the given the research topic. |
The audience is either not identified or not appropriate for the research problem. |
|
APA Style (2 points) |
Citations are included and written in correct APA style. |
Citations are included. There are some minor APA style errors. |
Citations are not included and/or there are numerous major APA style errors. |
Statement of the Problem
Introduction
This is a brief description of the proposed area of study. Include at least three sentences.
The Research Problem
This is an area of conflict, concern, or controversy (a gap between what is wanted and what is observed).
Background and Justification
Provide evidence from the literature and experience showing that the problem exists and the relevance. Include at least two references.
Deficiencies in the Evidence
Include a brief discussion that details the area of need in relation to the problem and the deficiency or lack of evidence in the literature.
Audience
Discuss who is affected and who benefits.
References
Last Name, F. I. (date). References should be included in correct APA style. Make sure to use a hanging indent and to double space the entire reference list.
Smith, J., & Wesson, R. (date). Please make sure references are included in ABC order and that all URLs are hyperlinked. Please make sure the hyperlink is in plain, black font (no underlining or blue font). To do this hit Enter after you type the URL and then go back and remove the underlining and change the font to black. Retrieved from
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