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Introduction to Problem based Project workJoint Programme3rd semester2010 The starting point is an actual problem Balance between knowledge, no-knowledge og problemformuleringen Use of theory and/or empirical data Analyze Argumentation og dokumentation What is Problem Orientet Project Work? Problem oriented project work- connections Problem statement Theory Empirical data Conclusion Stages in writing a project Problem statement Choice of methodology - theory and data Analyzing the problems Conclusion Subject - a limited subject area Problem description/angel - description of the context in which the problem is Problem statement - formulation of one specific question dealing with this issues Interpretation explain concepts, definitions, demarcations Methods - which theories and empirical data Topic Information seeking – identification of different problems Problem Statement Focus Limiting the problem Interpretation explain concepts, definitions, demarcations Methods Which theories and empirical data Using information Sources: How to get inspired Foundation for examination of the issue and a overview of the problems Read sources critically: Objectivity ? Medium - e.g. use of the internet Warranty - relevance and evidence Problem statement A clear and concise problem statement is your key instrument to keep focus and scope of the project Without, you can not decide what to include as central issues of investigation and what to exclude as less important Ask actual question One clear main question – and a few sub questions Open questions Makes it possible to argue Makes it possible to draw conclusions Clear and concise – avoid general and less precise formulations Underlined the problem formulation in the layout Problem statement requirements A good problem statement is characterized by being: Well-argued for A logical product of the purpose and problem description/angel Phrased in a precise and understandable language Logically