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Crafting Effective Research Problem Statements

The document outlines the structure and components of a research introduction, emphasizing the importance of clearly defining the research problem, purpose, and questions. It highlights the exploratory nature of qualitative research and provides guidelines for writing a problem statement, including identifying variables, participants, and the research setting. An example is given to illustrate how to formulate a general problem statement in the context of studying the functions of emojis in online communication among Grade 11 students.

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Crafting Effective Research Problem Statements

The document outlines the structure and components of a research introduction, emphasizing the importance of clearly defining the research problem, purpose, and questions. It highlights the exploratory nature of qualitative research and provides guidelines for writing a problem statement, including identifying variables, participants, and the research setting. An example is given to illustrate how to formulate a general problem statement in the context of studying the functions of emojis in online communication among Grade 11 students.

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Research

Introduction
Chapter I
INTRODUCTION

This is the description that leads the

reader to understanding the research

questions and appreciate why they are asked

(Creswell, 2013).
Statement of the Problem

This section contains the purpose

statement and the research

question(s).
Statement of Purpose

This section describes the intent and focus of the study.

It outlines what the researcher aims to explore, understand, or

uncover. This statement typically emphasizes the exploratory

and interpretive nature of qualitative research, often revolving

around understanding experiences, perspectives, or

processes in a particular context.


Research Question:
A research question in qualitative
research guides the study by
focusing on the phenomenon,
context, and participants. It should be
open-ended, exploratory, and aligned
with the purpose of the study.
Statement of
the Problem
Statement of the Problem

The formulation of
the targeted and well-
defined problem.
Writing the Problem Statement

General problem pertains to the


opening paragraph that gives specific
details on other essential elements
which are the purpose, major
variables, participants, setting, and
time coverage of the study.
Writing the Problem Statement

1. The general problem


should clearly state the
main task of the
researcher.
Writing the Problem Statement

[Link] general problem


should present the major
variables related to the
phenomenon to be
investigated.
Writing the Problem Statement

3. The general problem


should identify the
participants of the study.
Writing the Problem Statement

4. The general problem


should state the research
setting as well as the time
period of the study.
Writing the Problem Statement

5. The general problem


may indicate the intended
output of the study such as
an intervention program,
module, or policies.
Example of a General Problem

This study aims to determine the functions


of emojis in an online communication. The
study was conducted among the different
strands of Grade 11 students in the Senior
High School Department of Malandag NHS
during the school year 2024-2025. The result
of the study was used as a basis for proposing
a learning content presentation strategy in
language teaching.
Example of a General Problem
to determine - main task

functions,emojis,online communication - major variables

Grade 11 students - participants

Malandag NHS - setting

school year 2024-2025 - time period

learning content presentation strategy in language


teaching - intended output

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