The Research Problem Statement Paper Assignment Sheet

This assignment is the first formal writing assignment in this class. Please follow the assignment exactly as described.

1. Select a problem statement based on past assignments. 2. Write a brief paper isolating a problem for research. 3. Let the following be your outline. Introduction: Justify the selection of this topic in the study of communication and overview the remaining points of the paper. Problem: Put the problem in a brief context and state it explicitly. Conclusion: Summarize the paper and give a bottom line statement of the notion suggested in the paper. 4. Write the paper very well. Work from an outline. Turn in two copies of this paper. 5. Use the APA form for citation and cite everything you use. 6. You will be evaluated on the following checksheet:

____Introductory paragraph began by justifying importance of topic to the communication field ____Introductory paragraph ended by specifically overviewing the mainpoints of the paper ____Introductory paragraph cited at least two scholarly sources in the field ____Introduction featured no writing inconsistent with the style sheets or writing guides ____Main paragraph placed the problem in a relevant communication context ____Main paragraph clearly stated the problem in direct and obvious language ____Problem statement satisfied all the requirements for a worthwhile problem statement ____Main paragraph clearly made reference to scholarship in field (either by citing some or referring to those cited in the first paragraph) ____Main paragraph featured no writing inconsistent with the style sheets or writing guides ____Concluding paragraph began with a summary of the points in the paper ____Concluding paragraph ended with a single bottom line statement of the notion found in the paper ____Concluding paragraph featured no writing inconsistent with the style sheets or writing guide ____References section featured no form inconsistent with the style sheets

Turn in this evaluation sheet with your paper.