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Problem Statement Builder
Turn a broad topic into a clear, structured research problem statement. Answer six short prompts and we will draft an outline you can review and adapt.
Guided form
Draft outline
Fill in all six fields and a structured problem-statement draft will appear here. Treat it as a starting point: review and adapt it before submitting.
Frequently asked
Questions researchers ask
- What is a good research problem statement?
- It names the population and setting, describes the issue or gap, explains why it matters, and points to what is not yet known or working.
- Do I need ethics approval to use this tool?
- No. It is a writing aid that runs in your browser. Nothing is submitted anywhere.
- Can the builder write my whole proposal?
- No. It produces a structured starting draft for the problem statement only. You still need to review, edit and add citations.
- How long should a problem statement be?
- Typically half a page to one page. Long enough to be specific, short enough that a reader grasps the gap quickly.
- What comes after the problem statement?
- Translate it into clear research objectives and questions: see the Research Objectives Guide.
Next step
Write your research objectives
Translate your problem statement into specific, testable aims.
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Ethical use: The draft this tool produces is a starting point. Review it, add evidence and citations, and confirm it with your supervisor before submitting.