Assignment: The Purpose and Problem Statements

Stephen King, who has written more than 50 novels—and other books that have sold hundreds of millions of copies—also wrote about how he writes. In his book, On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft, King explains that his iterative approach to writing involves writing, putting it aside, writing something else, and then returning to the first draft.

While it is unlikely you will adopt Stephen King’s ritual for draft versions, recognize that “writing drafts” are an essential part of the process. This week’s writing assignment allows you to present an improved and refined problem statement and an aligned purpose statement.

To Prepare

For this revision of your purpose and problem statements, apply what you have learned from the feedback you have received, as well as the information you have learned from the required readings, web resources, and media.

By Day 7

Submit your draft.

As in previous drafts, your paper should include the following:

· Title—refining the problem statement and purpose statement

· A basic introduction or background statement

· One or two specific and precise sentences that clearly state the problem

· A few paragraphs that synthesize the evidence from research literature that this is a current, meaningful problem in the educational discipline

· Substantiated statements using evidence from research Note: Every statement must be substantiated by evidence from your research.

· One or two sentences that explain the purpose of your study Note: Connect the problem being addressed to the focus of your study.

· Demonstration of a logical flow from the preliminary problem to this (narrower) tentative purpose in your study

· Explanation of what aspect of the problem your study address (In other words, what will it accomplish?)

Find and review three scholarly sources to support your purpose.

Your newest draft of your paper should be in APA style and follow the guidelines provided in the document, “APA Course Paper Template with Advice (7th ed.)” found in the Learning Resources.

Single, P. B. (2010). Demystifying dissertation writing: A streamlined process from choice of topic to final text. Sterling, VA: Stylus Publishing.

· Chapter 4, “Citeable Notes”

· Section 4.1, “Recording Citeable Notes and Building Your Literature Review” (pp. 81–85)

Thomas, G. (2017). How to do your research project: A guide for students (3rd ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.

· Chapter 1, “Your Introduction: Starting Points”

· “Purposes of Research” (pp. 6–7)

· Chapter 3, “The Literature Review” (pp. 57-67)

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