As researchers, we all want to produce interesting and influential theories. The dominant view is that a
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This paper introduces the importance of a well-articulated, research-worthy problem statement as the centerpiece for any viable research. The aim of this work is to help novice researchers understand the value of problem-based research by providing a practical guide on the development of a well articulated and viable statement of a research-worthy problem as the starting point for all research. Additionally, this paper explores the interaction of the problem with the other fundamental elements of scholarly research including the research topic, goals, research questions, methodology, results, and conclusions. Scaffolding for articulating a 'research-worthy problem is provided in the form of a deconstruction of the expression into definitions of its component terms, followed by a discussion of what is not a research-worthy problem. A roadmap on locating problems that could support scholarly research is provided. The theoretical foundation is placed into practice by examining some problem statements and proposing a template for crafting an effective statement.
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The importance or basing research on a well-articulated problem statement is well accepted across disciplines such as information systems, education, and engineering (Creswell, 2005: Hicks & Turner, 1999; Sekaran, 2003). Unfortunately, just what constitutes a research-worthy problem is not readily apparent, in particular for novice researchers. Although most scholars would agree that not everything that is problematic could serve as the starting point for meaning of research, it is not easy to identify just what does constitute such a problem According to Ker linger and Lee (2000), the identification
Read the two articles above. You should reflect on possible researchable issues &/or questions from within your specialization content area and develop two (2) Problem Statements (each different than the other) that reflect your research interests.
• Each problem statement should be no more than 1-2 complete sentences in length.
• For each problem statement, formulate an answer to the relevancy test's "so what?" question.
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Intermediate Accounting principles and analysis
ISBN: 978-0471737933
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Authors: Terry d. Warfield, jerry j. weygandt, Donald e. kieso
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