Research Outline Template: Background, Problem Statement, Pu…

Problem Statement:

Write 350 to 525 words providing a brief description and background of the identified problem.

Use at least one scholarly source to substantiate the problem’s relevance. The citation should be no older than two years.

Complete the following phrase:

• The problem is (state the issue), resulting in (state the consequence of the problem) (include a recent citation).

Purpose Statement:

Complete the following phrase:

• The purpose of this research method and design study will be to examine, explain, explore, and describe the study objectives based on your participants or data sources within a generalized description of the industry, organization, or institution within the study in the geographic area.

Note: Refer to the purpose section of the Dissertation Guide.

Research Method:

• Identify your proposed research method (qualitative, quantitative, or mixed methods).
• Write 1 paragraph justifying why this method is appropriate, using at least two scholarly sources.

Formatting:

• Use the provided to organize your responses.
• Include references in APA format at the end of your assignment.

Assignment Deliverable

Complete sections for “Background of the Problem and Problem Statement,” “Purpose Statement,” and “Research Method” within the template.