Problem Statement: Articulate a concise problem statement. Include appropriate published or relevant primary
sources to document the existence of a problem worthy of doctoral level research. Follow these steps:
Present the general issue grounded in the research literature that leads to the need for the study.
Identify the specific problem you wish to address. The documented problem may be a practical problem or
issue in the profession or study context without an acceptable solution.
In defining the problem, a clear discrepancy must be drawn between what exists currently and what is desired.
Although an applied study design does not necessarily require generalizability beyond the study site, worthy
problems must be relevant and documented beyond any particular study site.
To identify and articulate a problem, consider the potential negative consequences to the field or stakeholders if
the proposed research is never conducted.
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Purpose Statement: “The purpose of this (quantitative, qualitative, mixed) study is to…” Use the following list to
create the purpose statement:
Study method
Study design
Constructs/variables
Target population
Research setting
Sampling frame
Sampling method
Sample size (Justified by scholarly sources and a power analysis for quantitative studies)
Data collection method (including instrumentation)
Data analysis method
Software to be used for analysis
Closing statement as to how the study results may inform educational practice (1 page)

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