Problem 1: Identify and discuss a specific area within your specialization that you would like to know more about
Problem 2: Explain the area of interest in language appropriate for a general audience
Problem 3: Keep the focus narrow (i.e., discuss one small area of interest rather than a broad area of interest)
Problem 4: Explain why you have an interest in this area (Are you interested in this area because of your own experiences/observations? Is your interest based on discussions with colleagues? Are you interested in this are based on what you have read or what you think is missing in current research?)