Read the guide in Effective Problem Statements.
BUSI 885 Module 1 Research Concept Guide: Task 1 – Problem Statement Outline
Research Concept Guide: Task 1 – Problem Statement Outline
Using the White Paper titled Effective Problem Statements and Research Questions as a guide, develop a bullet point outline for the problem statement. Each bullet should be a single sentence.
General Problem Sentence
The general problem to be addressed is…… resulting in…….
The general problem sentence must be an overarching problem clearly related to the field of study that can be proven to exist based upon current (last five years) literature. It is also important to note what a general problem sentence is not:
ï‚· A general problem sentence is not a question – The general problem to be addressed is why leaders are ineffective resulting in …
ï‚· A general problem sentence is not a simple declarative – The general problem to be addressed is leaders are ineffective resulting in …
For Example:
The general problem to be addressed is the lack of formal leadership training in for new managers resulting in …
Specific Problem Sentence
The specific problem to be addressed is (possible / potential) ______________ within the_____________ (possible / potential) resulting in ____________.
For Example:
The specific problem to be addressed is the possible failure of leaders to gain executive level support for new product development initiatives…
Following the specific problem, sentence include a short sentence describing how this problem is related to your cognate. Finally, add APA formatted references for the supporting reference sentences. Following the outline, you will provide an annotated bibliography for each reference provided. You will post your submission as a word document.
Your submission will include the following:
Title Block
ï‚· Last Name, First Name
ï‚· Cognate
ï‚· Research Project Track (Dissertation or Project)
ï‚· Research Paradigm
ï‚· Planned Research Design
ï‚· Proposed Topic Problem Statement Bullet Outline
ï‚· General Problem Sentence
o Supporting Reference Sentence with Current Citation (< 5 years)
o Supporting Reference Sentence with Current Citation (< 5 years)
o Supporting Reference Sentence with Current Citation (< 5 years)
o Supporting Reference Sentence with Current Citation (< 5 years, optional bridge supporting references sentence, see problem statement white paper)
ï‚· Specific Problem Sentence
ï‚· Relationship to Cognate (Not part of the problem statement)
ï‚· References
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