Identifying a Research Problem

Identifying a Research Problem

1. WHAT IS A RESEARCH PROBLEM

   • EDUCATIONAL ISSUES, CONTROVERSIES OR CONCERNS

2. WHY IS IT IMPORTANT?

   • EXISTS A NEED FOR YOUR STUDY

3. RESEARCH PROBLEM IN EDUCATION

   • DISRUPTION CAUSED BY AT-RISK STUDENTS
   • INCREASE IN VIOLENCE
   • LACK OF PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT

4. HOW TO LOCATE A RESEARCH PROBLEM

   • 1. WHAT WAS THE ISSUE, PROBLEM,OR CONTROVERSY THAT THE RESEARCHER WANTED
   • 2. WHAT CONTROVERSY LEADS TO A NEED FOR THIS STUDY?
   • 3. WHAT WAS THE CONCERN BEING ADDRESSED "BEHIND" THIS STUDY?
   • 4. IS THERE A SENTENCE LIKE "THE PROBLEM ADDRESSED IN THIS STUDY IS... "?