Week 2
Problem Identification, Research Questions, and Description
This week, submit a 1–2 page problem identification and
description of the project you have chosen for your culminating project that
includes:
A cover page
A title and abstract: 150–200 words describing the project
A problem statement, problem identification, or purpose of
the project: Provide a concise statement of the problem, need, or questions
being investigated. Give a clear and explicit statement of the problem,
including the target population and background information relative to the
specific problem. Include 1–2 research questions that you will explore within
your research.
A preliminary review of the literature: List, reference, and
summarize 3–4 peer-reviewed sources that support your identified project and
the need for change, the issue at hand, or the need for further research. Be
sure that the data supports the need for investigation or change and that your
problem is not one that has already been widely solved.
You will have opportunities to refine your problem
statements and research questions throughout this course. Be sure to review
your instructor’s feedback.
