Discussion Problem:
Review the following resources:
- Ch. 2, "Do You Have an Idea for a Topic?" of Writing Your Doctoral Dissertation or Thesis Faster: A Proven Map to Success from the Week 2 University Library readings
- "A Four Stage Framework for the Development of a Research Problem Statement in Doctoral Dissertations," Ch. 3, "Do You Have Some Idea How You Will Study Your Topic? Bridging Topic and Methods," of Writing Your Doctoral Dissertation or Thesis Faster: A Proven Map to Success, and Ch. 10, "Problem Statement," of How to Design, Write, and Present a Successful Dissertation Proposal from this week's University Library readings
Write a 250- to 300-word response to the following:
1. How does a researcher find a researchable problem?
2. What differentiates a problem from a situation or a statement of opinion or fact?
3. Why is the problem statement one of the most important components of a doctoral dissertation?
Include your own experience as well as 2 citations from peer-reviewed academic journals, industry publications, books, and/or other sources that align with or contradict your comments. Cite your sources according to APA guidelines. If you found information that contradicts your experience, explain why you agree or disagree with the information.