期刊名称：Informing Science: The International Journal of an Emerging Transdiscipline
印刷版ISSN：1547-9684
电子版ISSN：1521-4672
出版年度：2008
卷号：11
页码：17-33
出版社：Informing Science Institute
摘要：This paper introduces the importance of a well-articulated, research-worthy problem statement as
the centerpiece for any viable research. The aim of this work is to help novice researchers understand
the value of problem-based research by providing a practical guide on the development of a
well articulated and viable statement of a research-worthy problem as the starting point for all
research. Additionally, this paper explores the interaction of the problem with the other fundamental
elements of scholarly research including the research topic, goals, research questions,
methodology, results, and conclusions. Scaffolding for articulating a ¡®research-worthy problem¡¯
is provided in the form of a deconstruction of the expression into definitions of its component
terms, followed by a discussion of what is not a research-worthy problem. A roadmap on locating
problems that could support scholarly research is provided. The theoretical foundation is placed
into practice by examining some problem statements and proposing a template for crafting an
effective statement.
关键词：Research methodology, research problem, problem-based research, research questions,
theory-based research, doctoral education.
