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How to write a statement of the problem, Gabriela Triviño - Coggle Diagram
How to write a statement of the problem
Topic
Generate interest
Encourage readers
Educational topic
Broad subject that the researcher whishes to address in the study
Stated in the tittle
Narrative hook
Draws the reader into a study
Cause the reader to pay attention
Elicit emotional responses
Spark interest
Encourage to continue reading
Might include
Statistical data
Provocative question
Clear need for research
Purpose of the study
Research problem
Educational issue or controversy that the researcher investigates
Types
Practical research problem
Comes from issues found in schools or other educational settings
Research- based research problem
Based on a need for further research because a gap exists or in conflicting evidence in the literature
Justification
Presenting reasons for the importance of studying the issue
How to justify?
Personal experiences
Arise from intense personal school experiences of experiences from our childhood or family situations.
Provide justification in studies:
With practical orientation
The researcher is the object of study
Experiences in workplace
Suggestions made by other researchers
Problems that require further study in the conclusion of the literature (journal articles)
Cite experts as justification
Deficiencies in knowledge
The past literature or practical experiences of the researcher does not address the research problem adequately.
May require
Need to extend the research
Replicate a study
Explore a topic
Audiences
Individuals and groups who will read and potentially benefit from the information provided in the research study.
Researchers
Practicioners
Policy makers
Individuals
Gabriela Triviño