Defining and analyzing a particular problem of practice is an effective exercise for making preliminary determinations for considering a topic for your future dissertation. For this assignment, you will utilize literature, research, data, and resources to help better inform you on all aspects of a problem related to current issues in educational leadership. Then, you will identify strategies to address this problem. This exercise also mirrors the research process for any research paper.
Expand on the Problem of Practice PowerPoint you completed in the previous module by converting it into a 6-8 page paper. Be sure to incorporate any feedback you received from your instructor.
Your paper should be formatted according to current APA guidelines (including a Title Page – however, an Abstract is not necessary) and include the following headings:
- Introduction (include the purpose of the paper and the problem being discussed)
- Background of the Problem (Describe the problem, root causes for why the problem exists, and why the problem is important. Also, including negative consequences if the problem is not addressed)
- Importance of the Problem (describe why the problem is important to address, including in what ways various individuals and people are impacted by this problem – also address the negative consequences that result if the problem is not addressed)
- Potential Remedies (identify a potential solution or solutions to addressing the problem)
- Implementation Challenges (discuss what will be required to apply your solution(s) – also address potential unintended consequences that may arise)
- Summary (briefly summarize the contents of the paper)
- Each section (except the introduction and summary) should be supported by scholarly citations from multiple sources.
Submission Instructions:
- The paper is to be clear and concise, and students will lose points for improper grammar, punctuation, and misspelling.
- The paper should be formatted per current APA and 6-8 pages in length, excluding the title, abstract, and references page.
- Incorporate a minimum of 10 current (published within the last five years) scholarly journal articles or primary legal sources (statutes, court opinions) within your work.