A research article submitted to a peer-reviewed journal should
have a clear problem statement and include a conceptual or
theoretical framework. Write a 3 page paper that addresses the
following:
● How and why the problem statement and conceptual or
theoretical framework are important in applied research
(use Module 3 course readings and homepage to guide
your discussion).
● Next select ONE article from the list below.
○ Locate and summarize the problem
statement.
○ Locate and summarize the conceptual or
theoretical framework.
■ If a conceptual or
theoretical framework is not
presented, discuss why you
feel the author did not
include one.
● Evaluate the problem statement and purpose statement
using the following questions as a guide:
○ Is the purpose statement clear and
concise? Is it directly linked to the problem
statement?
○ Does the purpose statement include
relationships among variables (quantitative)
or a central phenomenon (qualitative)?
○ Does the purpose statement identify the
participants and site?
○ Does the purpose statement mention a
theory?
● Evaluate the conceptual or theoretical framework using the
following questions as a guide:
○ Does the literature review establish the
basis for the conceptual or theoretical
framework?
○ Is the conceptual or theoretical framework
easy to follow and logical?
○ Does the conceptual or theoretical
framework contribute to the study in a
meaningful way?
● Provide a brief conclusion that discusses your
understanding of the problem statement and
conceptual/theoretical framework in relation to a proposed
doctoral study topic under consideration.
Select ONE article for this assignment:
Reeves, T., & Stich, A. (2011). Tackling Suboptimal Bachelor’s
Degree Completion Rates through Training in Self-Regulated
Learning (SRL). Innovative Higher Education, 36(1), 3-17.
D’Agostino, M. (2010). Measuring Social Capital as an Outcome
of Service Learning. Innovative Higher Education, 35(5),
313-328.
Jin Soo, C., & Neuman, D. (2007). High school students’
Information seeking and use for class projects. Journal Of The
American Society For Information Science & Technology,
58(10), 1503-1517
Swanson, E., Solis, M., Ciullo, S., & McKenna, J. W. (2012).
Special education teacher’s perceptions and instructional
practices in response to intervention implementation. Learning
Disability Quarterly, 35 (2), 115-126.
Rodgers, M., Grays, M., Fulcher, K., & Jurich, D. (2013).
Improving Academic Program Assessment: A Mixed Methods
Study. Innovative Higher Education, 38(5), 383-395.
