problem statement 11 original input - use of elements of originality

ORIGINAL INPUTSUMMARY POINT OF ACTION THESIS STATEMENT

RESEARCH QUESTION SYNTHESIS INCREASED VALUES UNEXPECTED CONNECTIONS VIABILITY

VERSATILITY NEW USES

STATEMENT OF THE RESEARCH PROBLEM – STEP # 11

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The one-sentence statement of the research problem can express your original input in seven ways:1. Action Point – The proposal uses a new point of action in an old idea2. Synthesis – The proposal combines parts of old ideas into a new idea3. Increased Values – The proposal modifies an old idea so that it is more efficient,

achieves better effects or results in less time, or uses less resources or effort4. Unexpected Connections – The proposal clearly connects seemingly unconnected

ideas to increase values, viability, versatility or new uses• Viability – an idea can be completed before a deadline to achieve a specific goal• Versatility – an idea to meet a need or solve a problem can be used in many other

contexts• New uses – an idea is given new or additional uses

WAYS TO ACHIEVE ORIGINALITY

OBVIOUS ORIGINALITY: Output description may be enough to indicate originality

NOT OBVIOUS ORIGINALITY: Original elements may need to be explicitly stated

Action point Compared to usual proposal on this topic, this proposal focuses on....

Synthesis • Christmas, Hanukah, and Deepavali, and Ramadan greeting cards combined into one

Increased values Compared to its original version, results of this idea are better, faster, more effective, or use less resources

Unexpected connections

• Pens as spoons and forks• Discarded vegetable and fruit peel as

nutritious baby food

This idea is used for the first time in a particular place, language, purpose, or context

Viability [Under increased values]

Compared to its original version, this idea is easier or faster to complete

Versatility [Under increased values]

Compared to its original version, this idea can be used in many other ways such as...

New uses [Under increased values]

• Toilet paper that can be used as bandage, diaper, disinfectant

• Book that can be used as wallet, weapon, shopping list, and calculator

to state or not to state

High level of originality: An idea with more than one of these seven characteristics

point of action: why


The current need or problem situation is not the only point of action where one can propose a solution. Other points of action are:• Past – What started the problem or need?• Present – What are the direct effects of this problem or need at

present? What are the indirect effects?• Future – What effects or repercussions can be a result of this

need or problem situation?Thus, an old topic can become an original topic by shifting the

proposal to a past, present, or future point.

Point of Action: SUMMARYA need or problem situation

includes three points of action: past, present, and future.

You choose one point where your proposed action can meet the need or solve the problem.

CHOOSE AN ACTION POINT


Point of Action: USEFULNESS 1

This is particularly important when your topic is rejected because it has been done before.

Your topic can be approved if it uses a point of action that has not been done before.



Point of Action: USEFULNESS 2

This is useful when a topic is rejected because the topic shows no target beneficiary.

The topic can be approved if it uses a point of action that has not been done before, provided a target beneficiary can be included.



5 points of action


1. Trigger Elements – The proposed idea focuses on elements that can start an urgent need or problem situation

2. Contributing Variables - The proposed idea focuses on elements that can complicate an urgent need or problem situation

3. Urgent Need - The proposed idea focuses on an urgent need or problem situation at present

4. Current Effects – The proposed idea focuses on the existing effects of an urgent need or problem situation

5. Later Effects – The proposed idea focuses on future or possible effects of an urgent need or problem situation

Point of Action: PROBLEM SITUATION

A problem situation can include five points.

1 2 3 4 5

WHAT STARTED

THE PROBLEM

WHAT DEVELOPED

THE PROBLEM

WHAT IS THE PROBLEM AT

PRESENT

WHAT CAN HAPPEN

NEXT

WHAT CAN HAPPEN LATER



Point of Action: URGENT NEED

Likewise, a target need can include five points.

1 2 3 4 5

WHAT STARTED

THE NEED?

WHAT INCREASED THE NEED?

WHAT IS THE NEED AT

PRESENT?

WHAT CAN HAPPEN

NEXT




Points of Action: NAMES

In research language, these five points are called

TRIGGER CONTRIBUTING ELEMENTS

URGENT NEED or

PROBLEM SITUATION

PRESENT EFFECT(S)

LATER EFFECT(S)

WHAT STARTED IT

WHAT DEVELOPED OR INCREASED IT

DESCRIBE IT AS IT IS AT PRESENT

WHAT CAN HAPPEN

NEXT




Explanation: TRIGGER ELEMENTSTRIGGER

ELEMENTSCONTRIBUTING VARIABLES (or

ELEMENTS )

URGENT NEED (or PROBLEM SITUATION)

CURRENT EFFECT(S)

LATER EFFECT(S)

The trigger elements start the situation, but require contributing variables to create the problem or need.



Explanation: CONTRIBUTING VARIABLESTRIGGER


ELEMENTS )


CURRENT EFFECT(S)

LATER EFFECT(S)


These elements add to the triggers to create the problem situation



Explanation: URGENT NEEDTRIGGER


ELEMENTS )


CURRENT EFFECT(S) LATER EFFECT(S)



This is the urgent need or problem situation at present



Explanation: CURRENT EFFECTSTRIGGER


ELEMENTS )






These are the observable effects of the problem situation at the time of your proposal.



Explanation: LATER EFFECTSTRIGGER


ELEMENTS )






These are the observable effects of the problem situation or need at the time of your proposal.

These are the projected or predicted effects of the need or problem situation if no action is taken.



identify points of action


The points of action should be identified because:• Clarification – Each possibility is described and clarified• Choices – The clarification can result in a list of choices for a

research proposal• Options – In cases where a proposal is rejected, the writer can

submit a different proposal but still stay on the same topic

EXAMPLE 1IDENTIFY POINTS OF ACTION


1: State the Preliminary TopicTRIGGER


ELEMENTS )


CURRENT EFFECT(S)

LATER EFFECT(S)

1. Pregnant college student2. Global warming3. Burning dormitory

A

EXAMPLE 1


2: State the 1st Point of ActionTRIGGER


ELEMENTS )


CURRENT EFFECT(S)

LATER EFFECT(S)

• Life away from family• Culture

shock

1. Pregnant college student

2. Global warming3. Burning dormitory

A1

EXAMPLE 1


3: State the 2nd Point of ActionTRIGGER

ELEMENTSCONTRIBUTING

VARIABLES (or ELEMENTS )


CURRENT EFFECT(S)

LATER EFFECT(S)

• Life away from family• Culture

shock

• Loneliness• Lack of

information• Lack of values

education


A1 2

EXAMPLE 1


4: State the 3rd Point of ActionTRIGGER


ELEMENTS )


CURRENT EFFECT(S)

LATER EFFECT(S)

• Life away from family

• Culture shock



education


•Low grades•Loss of scholarship•Forced marriage•Abortion

AB C D E

EXAMPLE 1


5: State the 4th Point of ActionTRIGGER


ELEMENTS )



• Life away from family

• Culture shock



education


• Low grades• Loss of

scholarship• Forced

marriage• Abortion

•Single motherhood•Ostracism by family or culture•Poor career prospects

AB C D E

EXAMPLE 1




ELEMENTS )


CURRENT EFFECT(S)

LATER EFFECT(S)

2. Global warming3. Burning dormitory

A

EXAMPLE 2




ELEMENTS )


CURRENT EFFECT(S)

LATER EFFECT(S)

• Factories•Mass

media • Advertising

2. Global warming

3. Burning dormitory

A1

EXAMPLE 2




VARIABLESURGENT NEED

(or PROBLEM SITUATION)

CURRENT EFFECT(S)

LATER EFFECT(S)

• Factories• Mass media • Advertising

• High carbon production• Consumer

culture

2. Global warming

A1 2

EXAMPLE 2




ELEMENTS )


CURRENT EFFECT(S)

LATER EFFECT(S)

• Factories• Mass media • Advertising

• High carbon production

• Consumer culture

2. Global warming

• Low food production• Illness and

disorders

AB C D E

EXAMPLE 2




ELEMENTS )


CURRENT EFFECT(S)

LATER EFFECT(S)

• Factories• Mass

media • Advertising

• High carbon production

• Consumer culture

2. Global warming

• Low food production

• Illness and disorders

• Cities covered by sea water• Planet

unfit for human life

AB C D E

EXAMPLE 2




ELEMENTS )


CURRENT EFFECT(S)

LATER EFFECT(S)


A

EXAMPLE 3






CURRENT EFFECT(S)

LATER EFFECT(S)

• Bad canteen food


A1

EXAMPLE 3






CURRENT EFFECT(S)

LATER EFFECT(S)


• Lack of food choices• Lack of

information about safe cooking practices• Students

cooking in bedrooms


A1 2

EXAMPLE 3






CURRENT EFFECT(S)

LATER EFFECT(S)


• Lack of food choices

• Lack of information about safe cooking practices

• Students cooking in bedrooms


• Loss of property• Disruption of learning• Increased management expenses

AB C D E

EXAMPLE 3








• Lack of food choices

• Lack of information about safe cooking practices

• Students cooking in bedrooms


• Loss of property• Disruption of learning• Increased management expenses

• More rules to follow• More clever ways of secret cooking•School can be shut down

AB C D E

EXAMPLE 3


identify potential proposals


In the process of identifying potential proposals, two other steps can be completed:

1.The Thesis Statement2.The Research Question

Potential Proposal: Point 1

TRIGGERCONTRIBUTING ELEMENTS (or

VARIABLES)


DIRECT (or IMMEDIATE) EFFECT(S)

INDIRECT (or LONG-TERM) EFFECT(S)

•Life away from family•Culture shock

1. Loneliness2. Lack of

information3. Lack of values

education


•Low grades•Loss of

scholarship•Forced marriage•Abortion of the

fetus

•Single motherhood•Ostracism by

family or culture•Poor career

prospects

NEED: Prevent pregnancy among college students in AIT Morocco

AB C D E

1. State an urgent need that can be met by a research paper.(1) Use a VERB. (2) Use a NOUN. (3) Specify BENEFICIARIES. (4) Don’t use adjectives.

VERB NOUN

Specific target

beneficiaries

CHECK: (1) Is there a verb? (2) Is there a noun? (3) Is this an approved research area? (4) Remove all adjectives.


CHOOSE YOUR POINT OF ACTION

WHY NO ADJECTIVES

A research paper must be written in an academic tone; objective language must be used.

Objective language requires that a topic must be measurable (can be measured) or quantifiable (can be counted).

Many adjectives and adverbs are impossible to quantify or to measure.



WHY NO ADJECTIVESAdjectives and adverbs are difficult to quantify

or to measure. They can be subjective. Verbs and nouns can be measured. They can be

objective.SUBJECTIVE LANGUAGE OBJECTIVE LANGUAGE: Measurable or countable ideas

They work hard. They work 10 hours a day.They work very hard. They work 22 hours a day.It is difficult to memorize 400 words a day.

Memorizing 400 words per day means memorizing about 17 words per hour or at least one word every three minutes.

This is a complicated solution.

This solution requires 14 steps, with an average of 10 elements per step.




TRIGGERCONTRIBUTING VARIABLES (or

ELEMENTS)





1.Loneliness2.Lack of

information3.Lack of

values education


•Low grades•Loss of scholarship•Forced marriage•Abortion of the fetus


1.Provide peer support

2.Create sex education poster

3.Create values education poster


AB C D E

2. State actions that can address contributing variables.

3

1

2

CHECK: (1) Can the action address the need? (2) Can you complete this action before deadline?

3

12





VARIABLES)




1.Life away from family

2.Culture shock



values education


•Low grades•Loss of scholarship•Forced marriage•Abortion of the fetus


1.Create a family atmosphere on campus

2.Create poster of cultural adjustment techniques





AB C D E

3. State possible actions that can address the triggers.

2

1

X


2

1





VARIABLES)







values education


1.Low grades2.Loss of

scholarship3.Forced

marriage4.Abortion of

the fetus

1.Single motherhood

2.Ostracism by family or culture

3.Poor career prospects


2.Create poster of cultural adjustment techniques





1.Offer study tutorials

2.Find online other scholarships

3.Create anti-abortion posters

AB C D E

4. State possible actions that can address the immediate effects.

4

1

2

X

X


4

12





VARIABLES)







values education



scholarship3.Forced

marriage4.Abortion

1.Single motherhood




2.Create a cultural adjustment techniques poster


2.Create a sex education poster

3.Create a values education poster


1.Provide tutorials

2.Find alternative scholarships


1.Create a skills poster for single mothers

2.Create an ostracism skills poster for single mothers

AB C D E

5. State possible actions that can address the long-term effects

X

X

X

X

1

2


1

2



Choose Your Proposal


VARIABLES)







values education



scholarship3.Forced

marriage4.Abortion

1.Single motherhood




2.Create a cultural adjustment techniques poster


2.Create a sex education poster

3.Create a values education poster


1.Provide tutorials

2.Find alternative scholarships


1.Create a skills poster for single mothers

2.Create a skills poster for single mothers who are ostracized

AB C D E

X

X

X

X

If possible choose one with (1) the most direct effects (2) the most preventive effects (3) the most long-term effects



Potential Proposals1. Create a cultural adjustment techniques

poster 2. Create a sex education poster3. Create a values education poster4. Create an abortion information poster5. Create a skills poster for single mothers6. Create a skills poster for single mothers who

are ostracized



objective selection


Compared to arbitrary selection (selection based on chance, whim or personal choice) objectivity is a more respected method in academia as it shows a disciplined mind and a replicable process.

1. One way is to choose a proposal or topic according to rank of projected effects.

2. Another way is to choose a proposal or topic according to viability.

3. You can choose in other ways by using the same 3-step procedure 31 2

Top Three Proposals: Choose OneBased on an objective assessment of the possible

points of action for this topic, the proposed action can be:

1. Create a cultural shock coping poster for boys & girls (15/15 points)

2. Create a values education poster for girls and boys (15/12 points)

3. Create a help poster for ostracized single mothers (15/10 points)



Selection by Projected EffectsRanking of Effects of Proposed Actions A B C Total1. Create a cultural adjustment techniques poster for girls2. Create a sex education poster for girls3. Create a values education poster for girls and boys4. Create an abortion information poster for girls and boys5. Create a coping skills poster for single mothers6. Create a help poster for ostracized single mothers

Scoring Descriptive Value5 points Most effective4 points Above average effectiveness3 points Average effectiveness2 points Below average effectiveness1 points Least effective0 point No effectiveness

Assessment Areas

Descriptive Value

A Direct effectsB Preventive effectsC Long-term effects

CREATE A SCORING MATRIX SPECIFY THE ASSESSMENT AREAS



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1 2

Selection by ViabilityRanking of Viability of Proposed Actions A B C D Total

1. Create a cultural shock coping poster for boys & girls

2. Create a sex education poster for girls

3. Create a values education poster for girls and boys

4. Create an abortion information poster for girls and boys

5. Create a coping skills poster for single mothers

6. Create a help poster for ostracized single mothers

Scoring Descriptive Value

5 points Most effective

4 points Above average effectiveness

3 points Average effectiveness

2 points Below average effectiveness

1 points Least effective

0 point No effectiveness

Assessment Areas

Descriptive Value

A Availability of text

B Availability of graphics

C Design simplicity

D Cultural acceptability

CREATE A SCORING MATRIX SPECIFY THE ASSESSMENT AREAS



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1 2

problem statement


A one-sentence problem statement tells the reader •What the writer intends to do or produce in how much time •On what topic to solve what specific problem•Who specifically benefits from the proposal•What original elements are used and with what theoretical support

An original statement can prove that the writer is able to communicate clearly and to use the highest levels of cognitive thought (Bloom, 1956).

A clear problem statement ensures that the later part of the research process are easier and faster. This is essential when there is limited time for completing a research proposal or paper.

One-sentence Problem Statement 1/3This is a proposal to create a poster for

male and female students in AIT Morocco showing 15 pictures with English text on how to cope with culture shock, with the aim of preventing student pregnancies in the school.

POOR: The reader may not see a clear connection between culture shock and pregnancy.



One-sentence Problem Statement 2/3To help prevent unwanted pregnancies in

AIT Morocco, this writer proposes to create in three days an A3-sized colored poster with 15 pictures and English text to illustrate the 15 most universal moral values.

GOOD: The reader may see a clear connection between universal moral values and unwanted pregnancies. The proposed action specifies time and product. The product can be visualized by the reader.



One-sentence Problem Statement 3/3To help prevent unwanted pregnancies in AIT

Morocco, this paper proposes to present in 2 weeks an A4-sized colored handbill with 10 pictures and English-French text to show 10 ways – which are difficult - for ostracized single mothers to continue their education.

VERY GOOD: A reader can see a connection between difficult futures and preventing unwanted pregnancies. The proposal specifies action, timeframe and output. The product can be visualized in the reader’s mind.



thesis statement


A thesis statement is not a conclusion. It is not a statement that is clearly true or clearly false. It is not a universal truth.

A thesis statement is a debatable idea: it can be true or false. It is the main idea that will be proved or disproved in the proposed research paper.

The Thesis Statement

The topic sentence is a statement of your point of action.

This is that point where the proposed action intends to meet a target need or solve a target problem.



The Thesis Statement

First, you must identify all points of action in your proposal.

Then, you identify potential proposals.When your begin to identify potential

proposals, the thesis statement is born.



Thesis Statement 1/3Student pregnancies in AIT Morocco can

be avoided by showing 15 pictures with English text on how to cope with culture shock.

POOR: The reader may not see a clear connection between culture shock and pregnancy.



Thesis Statement 2/3Student pregnancies in AIT Morocco can

be avoided by displaying A3-sized colored posters with 15 pictures and English text to illustrate the 15 most universal moral values.

GOOD: The reader may see a clear connection between universal moral values and unwanted pregnancies. The product can be visualized by the reader.



Thesis Statement 3/3Student pregnancies in AIT Morocco can be

avoided by distributing A4-sized colored handbills with 10 pictures and English-French text to show 10 difficult ways for ostracized single mothers to continue their education.

VERY GOOD: A reader can see a connection between difficult futures and preventing unwanted pregnancies. The product can be visualized in the reader’s mind.



research question


A thesis statement is a debatable idea that can be true or false. Its is the main idea that can be proved or disproved in the proposal. It can be a statement or a question.

When a thesis statement is stated as a question, it can be called a Research Question.

Research Question 1/3Can student pregnancies in AIT Morocco

be avoided by showing 15 pictures with English text on how to cope with culture shock?

GOOD: The reader may not see a clear connection between culture shock and pregnancy. This question can help the reader see that connection.



Research Question 2/3Can student pregnancies in AIT Morocco

be avoided by displaying A3-sized colored posters with 15 pictures and English text to illustrate the 15 most universal moral values?

GOOD: This question can help the reader understand the connection between universal moral values and unwanted pregnancies. The product can be visualized by the reader.



Research Question 3/3Can student pregnancies in AIT Morocco be

avoided by distributing A4-sized colored handbills with 10 pictures and English-French text to show 10 difficult ways for ostracized single mothers to continue their education?

VERY GOOD: This question can help the reader understand the connection between difficult futures and preventing unwanted pregnancies. The product can be visualized in the reader’s mind.



Research Question 4What can best help prevent student pregnancies in AIT

Morocco? A. A poster for male and female students in AIT Morocco showing

15 pictures with English text on how to cope with culture shock B. An A3-sized colored poster with 15 pictures and English text to

illustrate the 15 most universal moral values C. A4-sized colored handbills with 10 pictures and English-French

text to show 10 difficult ways for ostracized single mothers to continue their education

D. A combination of ___ and ___E. Other: _____________________________________

EXCELLENT: A reader can see that a survey will be used as an objective method to identify the most effective method. Survey respondents can create other options.



synthesis


Another way of saying synthesis is “successful combination”• Synthesis –The proposal combines old ideas into a new idea • Parts – The synthesis can be only parts of different ideas; it can

be entire or whole ideas combined.• Viable synthesis – The synthesis should be successful. That

means that the combination should work, should be effective in solving the problem situation or meeting the urgent need.

Summary: SYNTHESIS

A problem statement can be original when synthesis is used. Synthesis is when ideas (or parts of ideas) are combined into something new.

The synthesized idea should solve a problem situation or meet an urgent need.

The idea should be viable; it can can be successfully completed within a specific or limited time and with specific or limited resources.


ExampleSynthesis is when you combine elements or parts of elements to create something new (See Unexpected connections).


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Example: SynthesisTOPIC BENEFICIARIES URGENT NEED REQUIREMENT INPUT

malnourished infants in Somaliland

minimize infant mortality rate

provide alternative nourishment immediately

local financing for moringa feeding and planting programs

failing high school chemistry students in Agdao

pass a test in Chemistry 101

memorize the entire periodic table of chemical elements in seven days

low-vocabulary AiU scholars in the BSBF program

increase grades of essays and research papers

get a 100% score in Academic Word List tests in 10 weeks

Synthesis: Combine ideas or parts of ideas to create something new

DESCRIBE THE ORIGINAL INPUT


Example: SYNTHESISLocal financing for planting programs and regular feeding of

nursing mothers and infants with moringa powderSynthesis: This proposal combines the concept of local financing

with the ideas of moringa cultivation. Rationale: Local financing can help villagers avoid state corruption.

Local cultivation can create a year-round supply of moringa powder, which has been proven to lower infant mortality (www.moringanews.org/documents/Nutrition.pdf).

Original Input: While the concept has been successfully implemented in other places, it has not been proposed for the target beneficiaries of this study. Information posters and instruction leaflets in English and in the local language will be designed.

Rating: Good synthesis of different ideas



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increased values


Increased values – an old idea but with better efficiency, better effects or results in shorter time, and using less resources or less effort.

The writer must say and prove that, compared to its original version, results of this idea are better, faster, more effective, or use less resources or effort.

Example: Increased ValuesTOPIC BENEFICIARIES URGENT NEED REQUIREMENT INPUT




local financing for moringa feeding and planting programs




Use shouting as a strategy to accurately remember 20 names of scientific elements per hour



get a 100% score in Academic Word List tests in 10 weeks

Increased Values: More or better results can be achieved within a shorter time



Example: INCREASED VALUESUse of repeated shouting as a strategy to accurately remember 20 names of scientific elements per hour


Synthesis for Increased Values: This proposal combines the concept of repeated shouting with the idea of memorization. This proposal increases the value of the memorization technique, and the value of shouting.

Rationale: The target location includes uninhabited open fields where repeated shouting can be practiced. Repetition and loud volume can help students memorize scientific information. Theory support: Spaced repetition (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spaced_repetition)

Original Input: While the concept has been successfully implemented in other places, it has never been used in the location of the target beneficiaries. An instruction poster will be designed for student use.

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unexpected connections


Unexpected connections – the proposed idea clearly connects seemingly unconnected ideas to increase values, viability, or versatility

The writer must say and prove that, this idea is used for the first time in a particular place, language, purpose, or context (first time in Aiu, first time in Bahasa Indonesia, first time used to solve a hygiene problem, first time used in international context)

Example: Unexpected ConnectionsTOPIC BENEFICIARIES URGENT NEED REQUIREMENT INPUT




financing for moringa feeding and planting programs




Use shouting as a strategy to accurately remember 20 elements per hour



get a 100% score in an Academic Word List (AWL ) test within 10 weeks

Assign each student to create within one week one test with indigenous pictures

Unexpected connections: Show clear connections between elements that seem to be unconnected



Example: UNEXPECTED CONNECTION

Assign each student to create one Academic Word List test in one week, using indigenous pictures


Synthesis with Unexpected Connections: This proposal combines the ideas of learning by teaching others and of native language as a learning strategy. It is not expected for students to create tests or exam questions, or to use indigenous materials such as pictures in creating tests.

Rationale: Learning by teaching others is said to result in 95% retention of information (www.psychotactics.com/blog/art-retain-learning/) while bilingual ESL strategies are accepted practices (www.cal.org/resources/digest/rennie01.html).

Original Input: Unlike bilingual strategies, this proposal uses only home-culture images to help learn new words. This, and the idea of students creating tests, have never been used in AiU. An instruction poster will be designed for student use.

Rating: Excellent. Both ideas are supported by theory.


http://www.psychotactics.com/blog/art-retain-learning/

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viability


Viability – an idea can be completed before a deadline to achieve a specific goal

On the other hand, increased viability can be stated as: “Compared to its original version, this idea is easier (or faster) to complete.” The writer must then show details to prove or support this statement.

Example: ViabilityTOPIC BENEFICIARIES URGENT NEED REQUIREMENT INPUT




I will submit in 3 days a draft of a promotion poster for local financing of moringa feeding & planting programs




I will present in 7 days an instruction poster that shows how to use repeated shouting to memorize information



get a 100% score in an Academic Word List (AWL ) test within 10 weeks

In 2 weeks, I can create an information poster that shows why students who create a test with pictures can pass that test.

Viability: That something can be successfully completed within a specific and limited time and resources



application flexibility


Application flexibility, versatility, or universality – an idea that is proposed to meet a specific need or solve a particular problem situation can be used in many other contexts.

The writer might state and prove it: “Compared to its original version, this idea can be used in many other ways such as....” The writer must then show details to prove or support this statement.

new uses


New Uses– an idea that is used for specific needs or particular problem situation is proposed to be used in new ways.

The writer might state and prove it: “This idea, usually used for... can be used effectively other ways such as....” The writer must then show details to prove or support this statement.

ORIGINAL INPUTSUMMARY POINT OF ACTION THESIS STATEMENT

RESEARCH QUESTION SYNTHESIS INCREASED VALUES UNEXPECTED CONNECTIONS VIABILITY

VERSATILITY NEW USES

STATEMENT OF THE RESEARCH PROBLEM – STEP # 11

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MY PROBLEM STATEMENT HAS MORE OF THESE, SO MY THESIS STATEMENT

AND RESEARCH QUESTION ARE MORE ORIGINAL... YES!

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