Wentz, E. (2014). Problem statement. In Problem statement (pp. 129-148). SAGE Publications, Ltd, This source helps students understand how to write a successful problem statement for their dissertation proposal.
National University. (2025). Chapter 1: Problem statement overview. Dissertation Center. This source helps students to write the problem statement as required in a dissertation at National University.
National University. (2025). Research writing and analysis: Problem statement. Academic Success Center. This source helps students to organize and write the problem statement showing 3 methods of writing. It also provides a template if needed.
NU Skill Up Series. (2024, February 21). The doctoral mindset: Part 2 - Bringing focus to the problem [Video file]. National University. This source explains how the student has the burden of proof to develop a problem statement. It cannot be an anecdotal idea. It must be grounded in literature and should have three scholarly, peer-reviewed foundational sources showing that the problem is true and currently happening without creating false narratives.
