RES 531 WK 3 Assignment 2 – Context of the Problem
“The Context of the Problem sets up the research statement with background, purpose, and perhaps some support from the literature or acceptable literature alternatives. It is here that the DRP problem or issue is discussed and gives a transitory explanation of what the completed research work-product will most likely contain.” DRP Manuscript Guidebook
This is the first section of your Research Proposal paper. Submit a one to two (1-2) page description of the problem, following these criteria:
1. Describe the history of the problem and why it is a problem.
2. Identify where and for whom it is a problem.
3. Identify the purpose of your research on this problem.
The format of the description is to be as follows:
o Typed, double-spaced, Times New Roman font (size 12), one-inch margins on all sides, APA format.
o Use headers for each of the subjects being covered, followed by your response.
o In addition to the content page required, a title page is to be included. The title page is to contain the title of the assignment, your name, the instructorÂ’s name, the course title, and the date.
Note: You will be graded on the quality of your answers, the logic/organization of the content, your language skills, and your writing skills.
