{"id":591,"date":"2018-09-14T12:13:02","date_gmt":"2018-09-14T12:13:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.tutorsindia.com\/blog\/?p=591"},"modified":"2024-11-27T11:41:41","modified_gmt":"2024-11-27T11:41:41","slug":"the-interrelation-between-the-research-gap-and-problem-statement-of-your-masters-dissertation-can-a-problem-statement-survive-without-identifying-the-research-gap","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tutorsindia.com\/blog\/the-interrelation-between-the-research-gap-and-problem-statement-of-your-masters-dissertation-can-a-problem-statement-survive-without-identifying-the-research-gap\/","title":{"rendered":"Can a Problem Statement Survive Without Identifying The Research Gap?"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u201cA good problem statement often includes what is known, what is unknown, and what is sought.\u201d<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

This quote by author Edward Hodnett clearly highlights the essence of a problem statement. As a Masters student<\/strong>, you would be prepared to take up the dissertation series. However, there are certain aspects that need to have thorough consideration. For example, you need to write a decent proposal at the initial stage, compile a literature review that is according to the standards, provide appropriate references, etc. But have you ever wondered about the importance of a problem statement? Also, have you ever thought whether it can manage by itself without identifying the research gap? Well, this piece is to make you understand the importance of the problem statement and its inevitable connection with the research gap<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Problem Statement-The Core of a Dissertation:<\/h2>\n

Being the focal point of the dissertation or proposal<\/strong>, the problem statement is the inducing factor that drives the committee to read your dissertation. They will come to this section to comprehend the advantages of your proposal or dissertation. As per Cooper and Schindler (2002) \u201cthis section needs to convince the sponsor [or dissertation committee] to continue reading the proposal\u201d (p. 101).<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0A well-expressed problem statement lays the groundwork for everything that will develop in the proposal. Its significance can be understood when you realize that it mitigates the conceptual and theoretical hindrances. Whatever is written in the problem statement<\/strong> should be found in the study.<\/p>\n

To add further, a good problem is a topic of importance, whose examination will make a good contribution to knowledge. Suppose you have a solution to the problem or the problem is completely predictable, then there is no requirement to move forward with the study.<\/p>\n

What Are The Main Elements of a Problem Statement?<\/h2>\n

Typically, the problem statement consists of three key components:<\/p>\n