By Day 7 of Week 2, submit the Problem Statement Template you worked on in your third In Residence session. If you did not save the Problem Statement Template you worked on, or if you have changed your research focus, use the blank Problem Statement Formula Template Download Problem Statement Formula Templateyou can find in the “Resources” tab to begin formulating your problem statement. Create a Word document from the information you entered into the template, AND include a reference list at the end of the document.
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Assignment Checklist
Problem Statement Content Criteria
Contain at least one or two paragraphs that convey the relevance of the over-arching topic in which the general and specific problems are grounded.
Identify a general problem associated with the topic that supports the need for additional research.
Identify a specific problem that is aligned with and related to the general problem, and that indicates what is problematic, how it is problematic and for whom it is problematic.
Be thoughtfully supported with evidence from current literature that reinforces the relevance of the topic, as well as the importance of the general and specific problems.
Conclude with a statement that explains how research could address the specific problem.
Writing and Style Criteria
Demonstrate a writing style that is clear and concise, with academic tone appropriate for the content and assignment.
The thesis statement should be clearly articulated, and the structure and flow of the assignment should be logical, with effective transitions.
Rules of grammar, punctuation, and spelling should be followed, and adherence to APA formatting requirements should be evident.
Research Criteria
Sources are credible (preferably peer-reviewed), varied, relevant, and current (published within past five years)
Use of seminal work (e.g. Freud) is encouraged.
Sources inform analysis, evaluation, problem-solving and decision-making.