RES6013 MOD5 -Brainstorming to Identify a Problem

A research problem focuses on a broader topic of interest initially and becomes more refined to fit the constraints of a single research study. Brainstorming is one strategy for narrowing the topic and formulating one’s thinking about the approach. In this assignment, you will brainstorm a list of questions to narrow your research topic and develop your research problem. You will design a visual representation using a decision tree, mind map, or other format of your choice to illustrate your decision-making process.

Step 1. Analyze
Locate two or more dissertations from the ACE LibraryLinks to an external site., one with a qualitative approach and one with a quantitative approach. Analyze the problem statements of each dissertation and observe how they connect with the research design, method, and questions for each study.

Step 2. Brainstorm
Using one of the dissertations as a model, brainstorm different problems of interest to you for a research study. Then, write your research problem.

Based on the problem, brainstorm a list of questions to guide your thinking from this broad starting point to a narrower research problem.

Step 3. Design
Using the questions you brainstormed, create a visual representation of your reasoning process. This may take the form of a decision tree, a mind map, or another format of your choice.

Step 4. Submit
Upload a copy of the visual representation you design as your submission for this assignment.

Please read the Assignment GuidelinesLinks to an external site. before you begin working.

RES6013 MOD5 DISCUSSION – Differentiating the Research Purpose and Composing Effective Research Questions

After completing the required readings for this module, post your original response to the discussion prompt by clicking Reply below the prompt and entering your response. Include appropriate citations to support your response.

Defining the research purpose and developing research questions are two key parts of establishing a strong foundation for research.

Think about the study you are considering, your experience, and what you have learned thus far in the course as you respond to the following questions:

What elements should be included in a strong purpose statement?

Provide an example of a purpose statement which includes all the necessary components. This may be one you locate in a research study or the purpose statement you have drafted for your own study.

To differentiate a research question from a research problem, what should it include?

Will you use brainstorming to select a research problem? Why or why not?