Identifying, Stating, and Addressing Purpose Statements

The purpose statement should be a concise paragraph that describes the intent of the study and it should flow directly from the problem statement, specifically address the reason for conducting the study, and reflect the research questions. Begin the purpose statement with a succinct sentence that indicates the study method and overarching goal. ‘The purpose of this [quantitative, qualitative] study is to… (describe the study goal that directly reflects and encompasses the research questions). Follow with a brief, but clear overview of how, with what instruments/data, with whom and where (as applicable)