• Articulation of a concise problem statement is key to a successful proposal/dissertation manuscript. The problem statement is a brief discussion and documentation of a problem that demonstrates the need for and importance of the study. Describe and document a problem that leads directly to the study purpose.
• The problem statement should summarize what we know about an area and what we still do not know. Dissertation research aims to add to our knowledge and fill in some of the “what we still do not know” part of the problem statement.
• Present a focused problem that leads to the need for a research response. For some degree programs (DBA, EdD) the problem identified might be a practical problem or issue. The problem must be documented and relevant beyond any particular study site. …show more content…
Therefore, this matter has not been properly addressed by colleges and universities. Therefore, African American women need to have the same opportunities as other women who are in higher academia. Educating African American women is the most cost effective measure that a progressing country can implement to accelerate its rate of growth. According to Kristof & Wu Dunn (2009), African American women are likely to put their savings into education, health and the general welfare of their family compared to their male