Problem
1) Identify the professional field (academic major or career track) that you are interested in.
2) Describe what has led to your interest in this field.
a) You should write several sentences here developing both your personal and professional reasons for this.
3) Explain a specific aspect about this field that most excites you.
a) Think about qualities or job duties that seem most compelling or intriguing to you.
4) Examine areas within your field that you might like to know more about.
a) Knowing that you will soon begin the research process, you might consider where this research will take you.