Topic: Developing a Project Idea

Most research projects start with the identification of a problem. This idea has to be turned into a working problem

statement and then developed into a purpose statement to explain why the idea is a problem and the purpose of the study

(usually to prove the idea is actually a problem so you can offer solutions).

In this Section, you will work on developing a project idea into a problem statement and a purpose statement.

Required Reading:
Creswell, J. W. (2012): Chapter 4
Stringer, E. (2008): Chapter 7

Assignment 4 Week 4: Developing a Project Idea
4 Developing a Project Idea

Develop an idea for a research project using the following steps:

Complete the How to Identify a Project Grid found in the Additional Resources.
You can add components 2-4 of this activity to this template and submit as one document.
Write a problem statement (3-4 paragraphs that are connected to the literature).
Write a purpose statement (2-3 sentences).
Write associated (3-5) research questions.
Conduct a review of the literature available related to your problem, and provide a brief assessment of the literature.
NOTE: See information in Additional Resources related to Writing Research Questions.

Your project idea should demonstrate thoughtful consideration of the ideas and concepts that are presented in the course and

provide new thoughts and insights relating directly to this topic. Your project idea should reflect scholarly writing and

current APA standards.

How to Identify a ProjectGrid

Part I

Topic (list key elements) Subject Area (provide substantive support)
Issue A concern or problem that needs a solution
Evidence From the literature, from practical experience
Deficiencies What’s missing in the body of knowledge; what do you want to know more about
Solution How will the project help provide more information

Part II

Why is it important?

Verify there is a lack of research on the topic?

Justify the feasibility€¦is it doable? (access to people and sites)

Do you have/can you gain the skills required to do it?

Part III

Summarize the work provided in Parts I and II by writing 3-4 paragraphs describing your project idea.

Primary Resources
These resources are required to complete the course.

Book
American Psychological Association. (2010). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association. Washington, D.C.:

Author. ISBN: 9781433805615
Book
Stringer, E. (2008). Action research in education Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson ISBN: 0132255189
Book
Creswell, J. W. (2012). Educational research: Planning, conducting, and evaluating quantitative and qualitative research

Pearson ISBN: 9780131367395