EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH

WEEK 2

STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM

Topic Research Problem Justification for the Research Problem

A concern or issue, a “problem”

Subject areaEvidence from the

literature or practical experience

STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM. Cont.

Deficiencies in the Evidence

Evidence that is missing

Relating the Discussion to Audiences

Audiences that will profit from the study

ACTIVITY 1: STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM

1. The topic2. The research problem3. A justification of the importance of the problem4. The deficiencies in our existing knowledge about

the problem5. The audience that will benefit from a study of the

problem

FOR NEXT WEEK

1.Read #2: Research Methods 2.Write the statement of the

problem of your research proposal to hand in on March 2nd.

3.Check the Virtual Room to download the statement of the problem template.