How to Write a Research Problem Statement

Learn how to write a research problem statement. In this video, Dr. Jessica Parker helps you gain clarity about both what a research problem is and is not. Find out why writing an early version of your problem statement is important. Learn to identify and understand the function of the three components of a well-written problem statement. Start to embrace the problem-posing mentality as you transform into an expert on the research problem you plan to address.
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Highlights
🧭 The problem statement is the 'True North' of a dissertation proposal, guiding the literature search and writing process.
🤔 A research problem should be specific, well-defined, and either theoretical or practical in nature.
🌍 The problem statement consists of three components: context, knowledge gap, and significance.
💡 The context describes the current situation and what needs to change or what is wrong with the current situation.
🔎 The knowledge gap identifies the existing gap in the scholarly discourse on the topic, providing the terms for the study.
⚠️ The significance of the problem highlights its urgency, often supported by impactful statistics regarding the scope and consequences of the problem.
📚 The problem statement evolves as more information is learned, serving as a guide for literature review and research focus.
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[@yz4524]

1. Context: what the current situation is, and what’s wrong with the current situation. 2. Knowledge gap: scholar discussion on this topic 3. Significance of the problem.

[@mosesdelaney8667]

Exactly what I needed to hear as I write Chapter One this week. Thanks a lot

[@SM-bv8bt]

Well, simple straightforward, thanks

[@donharris8846]

This is great advice for staying grounded. It is incredibly easy to drift away while writing hundreds of pages.

[@vagivagi7817]

loved it. Well explaind. Thanks!!!!

[@peterpaulkaiyeke2218]

Very simple and clear explanation

[@princessaquila1226]

Ooooh thank you so much was having a hard time.

[@ricardoveiga007]

Outstanding content, very helpful for novice and senior researchers. Thank you.

[@mayasalis4233]

very helpful and precise

[@sandeepkaushal8369]

so nicely explained --thank you so much thank youso much thank you so much...

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nicely explained...

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outstanding content I rate you 5 star keep up ma'am

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Thank you!

[@silassportlifementor]

Beautiful!

[@yuchiandtheworld1264]

Thank you ,love your explanation! I almost thought that you are just crying in this video.. with the red nose

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Love this ❤❤❤❤

[@ashenafiregassa101]

Really you have fill my know...gap

[@mayasalis4233]

perfect!!!!!

[@samuelbeckman7510]

Should I start my introduction with the research problem statement, or can I put it at the end of my Introduction?

[@TilahunHailu]

beautiful

[@levylindo1194]

I don't get the knowledge gap... any example? Great video by the way 👏👍

[@DissertationbyDesign]

Thank you, Levy! The knowledge gap should clearly articulate what remains unknown about the problem you plan to investigate. Try using this template:
While ________ is known, _________ is unknown.

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What are the impact of economic integration to social economic development case study Europe problem statement

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I think gat an idea now

[@Semiserioussocialscience]

UTA class of 2024!

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I loved it and you are very beautiful.

[@alliysaid1733]

Thanks

[@skylark4994]

Very confusing , perplexing puzzling is this problem statement...At multiple places i found that literature review precedes problem statement but here Mam saying that problem statement leads to literature review... than how we got to know about the problem in first place?

[@DissertationbyDesign]

It's an iterative cycle - you start with an idea of the problem and then review literature to learn about what others have discovered. You then revise your original problem statement and continue repeating this process until you have completed your review of the literature.