Posted: June 4th, 2015

Problem Statement and Research Questions

Assignment: Develop a Problem Statement and Research Questions

Activity Description
Keeping in mind all you have learned about research design in previous courses, your Instructor�s feedback on first assignment, and ethical and practical considerations about the kind of study needed to address the problem, write a problem statement and research questions based on the articles in your annotated bibliography (attached separately). FOLLOW THESE GUIDELINES:
My focus of study deals with ESL learners in middle and high school and how they can overcome the challenges of learning not only content but also a new language when they migrate to the United States of America
The Problem Statement should be 250-300 words that is in accord with the Concept Paper PPT (located under the heading �Dissertation Conference Calls). The problem should be related to an issue you have already identified.

Absolutely avoid one of the most common errors in problem statements (and literature reviews): reporting what previous researchers have done instead of using critically evaluated findings from previous research to demonstrate the existence of a gap in knowledge appropriate to a dissertation. Your problem statement must use sources to show what we know and don�t know, not what researchers have done and not done.

The Research Questions addresses the research problem identified in the problem statement and are in accord with the Concept Paper PPT (located under the heading �Dissertation Conference Calls).

At the bottom of your paper, paste the Problem Statement and Research Questions section from the Concept Paper PPT (located under the heading �Dissertation Conference Calls) and explain how your statement meets the criteria for these sections.

Your paper should demonstrate thoughtful consideration of the ideas and concepts that are presented in the course and provide new thoughts and insights relating directly to this topic. Your paper should reflect scholarly writing and current APA standards.
Books and Resources for this Week:
Websites
Reference Instruction
Northcentral University Dissertation Center.
https://learners.ncu.edu/ncu_diss/default.aspx (attached separately)
Review Dissertation Review Form
Northcentral University Dissertation Center.
https://learners.ncu.edu/ncu_diss/default.aspx (attached separately)
Review PPT Concept paper
Northcentral University Dissertation Center.
https://learners.ncu.edu/ncu_diss/default.aspx (attached separately)
Review the Dissertation Resource Manual