Topic 3: Problem



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Topic 3: So... What's Your Problem?

Ah, the heart and soul of it all - the research question or problem statement! We learned in Intro to Research that the research question/problem statement (I'll continue to use them interchangeably in this course, as well) is what drives all of the remaining key pieces of the research study: rationale, significance, methodology, analysis, conclusions, implications and recommendations!

And yet, for some researchers -- and definitely, doctoral candidates! -- identifying a researchable problem statement is the toughest part of the whole process.

How in the world will I decide on what I want to do?!

To complete this Topic successfully, please complete the following activities in the order shown below:

ON-LINE READING 1: Electronic Textbook - "So...What's Your Problem?"

GROUP ASSIGNMENT 1: Discuss Myths and Misnomers

ASSIGNMENT 1: "What's the Problem" Scenarios

WEB ACTIVITY 1: How to Choose a Dissertation Topic

Once you have completed these activities you should:

Go on to Module 2: Literature Review and Introduction
or
Go back to Module 1: The Research Road Map

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