Draft Letter of Intent

Draft Letter of Intent Based on feedback from the Weeks Three and Four assignments and the weekly discussions, submit a complete first draft of your Letter of Intent, including the refined problem and purpose statements, research questions, importance of the study, and proposed research methodology. Include a summary paragraph that identifies all changes made based on instructor feedback. You must use the Letter of Intent Word Document Template posted in Course Materials for this assignment. Criterias Content Criteria Problem statement introduces the Problem by providing a brief general background of three to five sentences Problem Statement identifies a general problem that supports the need to conduct proposed research cited. Problem statement supports general problem with evidence from the literature cited showing the adversity of the problem. Problem statement describes a specific problem that the research will address cited. Problem statement supports specific problem with evidence from the literature cited showing the adversity of the problem. Concludes problem statement with one to two sentences on how the results of the study could be used to address the specific problem. Purpose statement articulates the Purpose of the study in a single sentence. The purpose of the study will be____________ Purpose statement purpose aligns with the specific problem. Purpose statement briefly describes methodology population and geographical location of the study. Importance of the study provides a clear and complete description of how the study represents a unique approach to the problem and how the results may contribute to theory and/or practice in the field. Research questions are open-ended, align with the study purpose, and align with the specific problem. Research Method aligns with the study purpose and specific problem. Writing and Organization Criteria Writing style is clear and concise. Tone is academic and appropriate for the content and assignment. Thesis statement is clearly articulated. Structure is logical, including an introduction, body, and conclusion. Flow is maintained by effective transitions. Rules of grammar, punctuation, and spelling are followed. Adherence to APA formatting requirements is evident. Research Criteria Sources are credible (preferably peer-reviewed), varied, relevant, and current (published within past five years); use of seminal work (e.g. Freud) is encouraged. Sources inform analysis, evaluation, problem-solving and decision-making. Includes required number of professional/scholarly sources. Addresses ethical considerations in research when appropriate.