The Purpose and the Problem

A research report is all about selling your idea to those finding it valuable and worthwhile. One way to retain the attention of the intended audience is to ensure the research report at least is as valid and reliable as the research allows it to be. It is not always possible to design an ideal research project. However, be sure that you are the first one to point it out. Your research appears to be much more credible if you explicitly state its weaknesses, rather than having your readers identify and disqualify all of your work.

For this assignment, draft the preliminary components of a research proposal. Preparing the components of a research proposal allows you to lay the groundwork for your research project.

Include the following items for this assignment:

Problem statement, or research problem

Purpose statement, or the importance of this study-about one paragraph

Research questions, or hypotheses-at least one

The purpose of this assignment is to allow you to draft the preliminary details of a research proposal, and to think critically about how you will approach the remainder of a fire-related research report. It is important to be aware of valid and reliable research in order to prepare such a study as well as to effectively examine (i.e., read and interpret) available research as a student, as a professional, and as a consumer.

Be sure to use your own words and include in-text citations and reference material in APA style as needed.

Also, be sure to save this material because it will significantly contribute to the remainder of your research report.