Discussion Post: THEORIES OF INQUIRY
• Identify a dissertation in the ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database in the GCU Library. Read the "Statement of the Problem" section of Chapter 1 in the dissertation. What was the problem statement for this dissertation? How did the author support the problem using the gap/need identified from prior research? Was the problem adequately supported? Why or why not? be sure to provide the full APP-style reference note for the dissertation you read.
• How does the gap/need that emerges from the extant literature during the literature review process influence the development of the problem statement for a dissertation? Explain.
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.
RESOURCES
• Read Chapter 4 and "Problem Statement" in Chapter 11 in:
• Roberts, C. M. (2010). The dissertation journey: A practical and comprehensive guide to planning, writing, and defending your dissertation (2nd ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin.
• Jacobs, R. L. (2013). Writer's forum--Developing a dissertation research problem: A guide for
• doctoral students in human resource development and adult education. New Horizons in
• Adult Education & Human Resource Development, 25(3), 103-117.
• Lei, S. A. (2009). Strategies for finding and selecting an ideal thesis or dissertation topic: A review of literature. College Student Journal, 43(4), 1324-1332.