lease refer to this week’s learning materials. They are intended to help you engage effectively in this discussion.
Due Thursday
Rather than a standard discussion post, this discussion is a peer-review format.
Complete the Problem Statement Worksheet to prepare for making revisions.
Based on the work that you completed in RES/709: Research Conceptualization and Design, and on your completed Problem Statement and Worksheet, review and revise your problem statement. Remember this is a fluid process and you should expect some suggestions for fine-tuning your problem statement.
For the peer review:
- State your program of study.
- Post your revised draft problem statement for peer review.
Your faculty member and classmates will provide feedback in preparation for the Wk 6 – Prospectus: Problem and Purpose Statements assignment submission.
Note: This is a peer-review process, and the goal is to provide substantive feedback on the process of formulating the problem statement. The focus of your feedback to your peers should be on how the problem statement was formulated and not a discussion on the topic.
Problem Statement Worksheet
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Problem Statement Worksheet
The problem in a doctoral dissertation is the most critical component of the study. The problem explains the rationale and validates the importance of the study. Below are the steps for writing a problem statement.
· Step 1: Provide background information.
· Step 2: State the problem.
· Step 3: Provide scholarly support for the problem.
· Step 4: Indicate the potential benefit of addressing the problem.
At the end of this guide, you will create your own problem statement.
Sample Problem Statement
Breast cancer and the harsh treatment for the disease affects not only patients but their caretakers. While caring for a breast cancer patient, caregivers face physical and mental challenges while continuing to assume significant caretaking responsibilities. Caregiving often becomes a full-time responsibility that can last for many years. In the instance of a person with breast cancer, their partner is often the primary caregiver. A majority of caregivers report that caregiving is a burden physically, psychologically, economically, socially, and personally (LeSeure & Chongkham-ang, 2015). The problem is caregivers have a demanding and exhausting caretaking schedule, resulting in failure to practice good self-care (LeSeure & Chongkham-ang, 2015). According to Family Caregiving Alliance (2018) many caregivers are aware their own good health means providing better care for the patient, but often feel guilty when choosing themselves first. As a result of failing to take care of themselves, caregivers often become psychologically and physically ill, reducing the ability to care for their ailing partner (LeSeure & Chongkham-ang, 2015). Gaining caregivers’ perspectives on barriers preventing good self-care could lead to the development of interventions and resources for caregivers to begin practicing good self-care.
Breaking It Down Step by Step
Provide Background Information
Briefly introduce the problem to provide context for the reader.
Example: Breast cancer and the harsh treatment for the disease affects not only patients but their caretakers. While caring for a breast cancer patient, caregivers face physical and mental challenges while continuing to assume significant caretaking responsibilities. Caregiving often becomes a full-time responsibility that can last for many years. In the instance of a person with breast cancer, their partner is often the primary caregiver. A majority of caregivers report caregiving is a burden physically, psychologically, economically, socially, and personally (LeSeure & Chongkham-ang, 2015).
State the Problem
State the problem, including the consequence(s) of the problem. Remember: Without a consequence, you don’t have a problem; you have a situation.
The problem is [state the problem], resulting in [state the consequence].
Example: The problem is caregivers have a demanding and exhausting caretaking schedule, resulting in failure to practice good self-care (LeSeure & Chongkham-ang, 2015).
Provide Scholarly Support for the Problem
Support the problem with literature illustrating the consequences of the problem.
Example: According to Family Caregiving Alliance (2018), many caregivers are aware their own good health means providing better care for the patient, but often feel guilty when choosing themselves first. As a result of failing to take care of themselves, caregivers often become psychologically and physically ill, reducing the ability to care for their ailing partner (LeSeure & Chongkham-ang, 2015).
Indicate the Potential Benefit of Addressing the Problem
Indicate potential benefits to people, organizations, society, etc. of addressing the problem.
Example: Gaining caregivers’ perspectives on barriers preventing good self-care could lead to the development of interventions and resources for caregivers to begin practicing good self-care.
Problem Statement Worksheet
Now it’s your turn. Create your problem statement!
Provide Background Information
Example: Breast cancer and the harsh treatment for the disease affects not only patients but their caretakers. While caring for a breast cancer patient, caregivers face physical and mental challenges while continuing to assume significant caretaking responsibilities. Caregiving often becomes a full-time responsibility that can last for many years. In the instance of a person with breast cancer, their partner is often the primary caregiver. A majority of caregivers report caregiving is a burden physically, psychologically, economically, socially, and personally (LeSeure & Chongkham-ang, 2015).
Briefly provide background to provide context for the reader. Start your answer on a new line.
State the Problem
Example: The problem is caregivers have a demanding and exhausting caretaking schedule resulting in failure to practice good self-care (LeSeure & Chongkham-ang, 2015).
State the problem, including the consequence(s) of the problem. Remember: Without a consequence, you don’t have a problem, you have a situation.
The problem is [enter problem here], resulting in [enter consequence here].
Provide Scholarly Support for the Problem
Example: According to Family Caregiving Alliance (2018), many caregivers are aware their own good health means providing better care for the patient, but often feel guilty when choosing themselves first. As a result of failing to take care of themselves, caregivers often become psychologically and physically ill, reducing the ability to care for their ailing partner (LeSeure & Chongkham-ang, 2015).
Support the problem with literature illustrating the consequences of the problem. Start your answer on a new line.
Indicate the Potential Benefit of Addressing the Problem
Example: Gaining caregivers’ perspectives on barriers preventing good self-care could lead to the development of interventions and resources for caregivers to begin practicing good self-care.
Indicate potential benefits to people, organizations, society, etc. for addressing the problem. Start your answer on a new line.
Putting It All Together
Now… write your problem statement in paragraph form. Start your answer on a new line.
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