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Step 1: Defining the social problem
As a researcher, you will first need to select a problem topic and then specifically define a social
problem. A social problem is a condition that at least some people in a community view as being
undesirable.
Worksheet1: Defining the Social Problem
1. In one or two sentences, state the nature of the social problem that you plan to study.
2. What is the specific community location of the social problem?
3. List at least three undesirable social conditions that result from this problem:
1.
2.
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4. Next, discuss why a research is necessary.
Step 2: Gathering evidence of the problem –Visit the library
The goal of this step is to develop problem solving skills through using the library/Internet.
Therefore, this step requires you to use the Internet to locate at least one reference to support the
existence of your problem.
Suppose you are doing a social problem with your agency or your community as the geopolitical
location. Try to locate statewide or national data on the problem that best matches your agency or
community. Then, you can contend that the data is applicable to your agency or community as well.
Worksheet 2: Gathering evidence of the problem
Your problem (phrase):
Present evidence that a problem exists. Be as specific as possible and cite at least one source
of data:
Step 3: Identifying the cause of the problem
Medical researchers try to identify the causes of various diseases. They can develop a vaccine to
immunize people from contracting that disease. For example, Dr. Jonas Salk virtually eliminated
polio when he identified the virus that caused it, and then developed a vaccine. Likewise, if
researchers can identify the causes or factors that contribute to a social problem, then they can try
to develop public policies to eliminate or lessen those causes or factors.
Unlike the specific virus that causes polio, most social problems have numerous causes and
contributing factors. Some of the Internet/library resources that you used to complete the previous
step probably also contain information about causes and contributing factors. Review those articles
and brainstorm the causes and factors that contribute to your social problem. Record that
information on Worksheet 3.
Worksheet3: Identifying the causes of the problem
Briefly list several underlying factors that contribute to the problem that you have identified
(support these factors with evidence):
Step 4 -Formulating Problem Statements
A persuasive problem statement consists of three parts: 1) the ideal, 2) the reality, and 3) the
consequences for the reader of the proposal. Well constructed problem statements will convince
your audience that the problem is real and worth having you investigate. Your strategy is one of
contrast: by situating the ideal scenario next to the situation as it exists, you cannot only persuade
the reader that a problem exists, but then go on to emphasize the consequences of ignoring or
addressing the problem. Remember, your problem statement is the backbone of the proposal. By
giving careful consideration to how you construct it now (for the proposal), you can use it when
doing your research and writing for the proposal.
Worksheet 4 – Formulating Problem Statements
STATEMENT 1 (DESCRIPTION OF THE IDEAL SCENARIO)
Describe the goals, desired state, or the values that your audience considers important and that are
relevant to the problem.
(BUT)
Connect statements 1 and 2 using a term such as “but,” “however,” “Unfortunately,” or “in spite of”;
STATEMENT 2 (THE REALITY OF THE SITUATION)
Describe a condition that prevents the goal, state, or value discussed in statement 1 from being
achieved or realized at the present time.
STATEMENT 3 (THE CONSEQUENCES FOR THE AUDIENCE)
Using specific details, show how the situation in statement 2 contains little promise of improvement
unless something is done. Then emphasize the benefits of research by projecting the consequences
of possible solutions as well.
Source: http://www.personal.psu.edu/cvm115/proposal/propassign.htm
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Step 5: The Significance of the Study
The Significance of the study describes the contributions of the study as new knowledge, make
findings more conclusive. It cites the usefulness of the study to the specific groups. Cite all the
persons and groups that benefited on your study/research. Include a short explanation regarding
how those persons and groups benefited from the study. (How the research study will help them?)
Worksheet 5: Significance/rationale of the study
Why you are doing the study?
What do you hope to achieve by completing the study?
What benefits will your research bring to the social work field?
How it will be helpful? To whom? And Why?
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