How to Write a Problem Statement

[@patriciakariaga8489]

I got my PhD in December 2022 and your video was so instrumental. Thanks you so much! May God bless you abundantly!

[@EvelynVargas-kz9ci]

Dr. White, I have started on my Ed.D. in HE Administration and the assigned dissertation mentor suggested your videos - this is SO helpful. I am watching all of your videos to help me through this process!

[@latoyaray5983]

OMG!!! The information you have shared here has given me so much hope!! I actually bought one of your books regarding my dissertation a few years ago when I first started my doctoral program and this video reminded me that I need to re-read it because it didn't make sense to me back then but I am in my second dissertation class where I have to turn in my project plan to get my topic picked up for approval and I felt like I was drowning!! One of my classmates shared this video and it's like all the lights came on inside my brain!! I am going to watch the other ones because this one was so wonderful and straight to the point!! Thank you so much!!!

[@nilukhakimova4650]

Such a simple explanation of Problem Statement part!!! Wish every lecturer would have these unique skills of teaching. Thanks a zillion Dr.Guy..

[@Contentcreator139]

Why aren't all lecturers as clear and simple as you are? Wow...thanks a lot.

[@68salk68]

Dr. Guy, you are such a blessing! I have been watching your videos for the last two days and I have learned more from them (i.e. how to write a problems statement and purpose statement) than I did in any of the courses that should have prepared me for this dissertation journey! I truly wish I had discovered these videos when I first started my dissertation classes, I would likely be finished by now and saved myself quite a bit of money. I will continue to watch and learn. I intend to join The Dissertation Mentor within the month. Thank you and may God's continual blessings overtake you, Sherri

[@lizziemartinezalvarez704]

Thank you Dr. Guy White for shedding light on the importance of the lit review. I will now focus on my annotated bibliographies with purpose.

[@devinaperumal2214]

Totally understood after three years into my PhD in law. Bravo Dr White, I can for the first time exhale and drop my shoulders! Bless 🙏🏽

[@barrackndegwa9097]

Thank you so much Guy. I am a PhD student and have been struggling. i did my first draft of CH 1 and shared with my supervisor who said that it was raw and directionless. I have now seen my problem I have not done 'true' literature review (100 works and 400 quotes).

[@theplaylabchicago]

So glad my professor shared your video. You are very clear and easy to follow. Saved your videos to my doctoral playlist. Thank you!🙏🏾🙌🏾

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I have not had the most amazing academic life and career because I had not heard you and the truth that you have just shared. I have wasted 10 years in a public sector job hating what I stooped to because I have not known everythying that you just said. I really do not know how to say thank you to you. I just pray God blesses and your children with the blessings of the universe. I appreciate this and I am back!

[@sahraahmedkoshin]

Happy for you! Even me it took me 14 years to realize I too can do a PhD. But it was a hard wall to penetrate. I am now a 1st year PhD candidate. It is never too late. I wish you much luck and success.

[@calistonhamboteh3362]

Good morning Dr White. I wish to thank you for your insightful videos on writing a dissertation. Please continue being a blessing to millions. Best regards.

[@guyewhite]

So happy that you are finding these helpful! Please tell me what types of videos you want me to produce! Have you been making progress? What's slowing you down?

[@patwisit9119]

Dear Dr. Guy, please do the video more about Terms of Operational Definition and Research Hypothesis. I look forward to your video which is very helpful to my quantitative research. Thank you.

[@khinetin785]

Dear Dr Guy, your videos are really amazing and exterordinarily useful to me. Thanks a lot. You are a real man sharing your knowledge with great patient and willingly. Great man. God bless you and your family aboundantly.

[@sinyraz3309]

Guy E White could u please help me how can I write a problem statement about gender differences in classroom plzz I need ur help

[@rejoicemachakaire8040]

maybe if you can do a video on background work

[@abhishekagrahari1007]

How to decide realistic timeline to finish a project and how to decide which project/people to focus. thanks for your kindness towards graduate students.

[@claireevelyn4197]

You are a blessing to me also. I have been stuck and now that I have resumed my studies I chose to seek you out for guidance. thank you -so far you are giving me much more confidence than I had before. Thank you Dr. White.

[@valeriedoyle1835]

Dr.Guy, I was ready to get my checkbook and credit card out! I appreciate the simplicity in which you presented how to approach writing. My humor rises when I am stressed. I will spare you. I will admit your quote on the 18 months brought tears to my eyes. I am headed to your website now. My problem statement was just approved. There was some pain involved, and I am grateful for the pauses. Now the Purpose Statement. Now that I have you, we can do it! Valerie

[@peterdarcy7519]

I found you by mistake on the you tube. You are a jolly, friendly chap who has really helped me to understand what I am doing with my research proposal.... Thanks sooooo.... much for your video. Keep smiling Sir - and helping us understand!

[@guyewhite]

Peter D'Arcy Hi Peter! I love accidents. What were you trying to find that led you to me?

[@nangidio-ojiambov.5889]

Dr. Grey! You will never understand how helpful this is, especially if you are studying at a universities in the developing country. I am so grateful. God bless you and your family abundantly!

[@guyewhite]

+Valerie Nangidi So happy to hear that! Bless you and your dissertation efforts!

[@arshadhasubair1010]

One of the best videos that everyone should watch before starting their dissertation. Thank you soooo much, Dr, Guy E. White!

[@DrJo-bp8wn]

This is a great video. I am a dissertation chair (I posted a note on your Office Hours, Episode 1) and will be sharing your very helpful videos with all of my doctoral learners. This particular video has been of great help to one of my students who has had difficulty committing to the volume of reading that is needed before trying to write a Problem Statement. Thank you for posting these!

[@guyewhite]

+Dr. Jo Dr. Jo! I'd be willing to do a free, live tele-conference call for your candidates, answering their questions. Do you want to set this up? :)

[@202drummerboy]

i cant express how grateful i am right now.... you are a real man....... i really got scarlet laughter now. THANK YOU

[@barbaramessing9666]

Your videos are extremely helpful. I am just beginning this journey. I need the clear, focused and organized information that you are providing in your lectures. Thank you!

[@guyewhite]

So happy to hear that, Barbara! Thank you! What other videos should I do?

[@BruceRedekop]

While I am working on Chapter 3, I of course need to ensure Chap 1 and 3 are well aligned. This video is helping me with that alignment. I really appreciate your videos and wish I had come across them a year ago as life would have been much easier.

[@guyewhite]

+Bruce Redekop Thank you so much, Bruce for those kind words. I'm here to help. Send me a question any time.

[@baileyvaez4221]

I've just spend a few hours on your channel. All your videos are incredibly helpful. Thank you for sharing your knowledge in such an fun, light, easy way.

[@sherileysmith6355]

OMG, I stumbled across this video after feeling like I was at the end of my rope with my dissertation. Thank you for this and your commitment to helping others:) This was so helpful. I can do this!!

[@Brockdorf]

It shocks me that you are basically the only source for a complete description of what goes into a dissertation. I was full into chapter 1 before I learned that the problem statement is not what you think and is very specific in what you should write. So many PhDs are giving bad advice on how to write a dissertation.

[@marusaferjan5553]

I can't thank you enough. So many AHA! moments :D The entire "Long form" playlist about Dissertation writing is amazing.

[@guyewhite]

So happy to hear! Thank you for that! We have about 300 hours of long form here if you want to really go deep: www.thedissertationmentor.com/store/oeL9WYdw

[@4nayar]

Came across your video only today. Was at a lost between what to do first, Problem statement or literature review, I have got the answer.

[@lorettajonesbanks6432]

This video makes very clear what a problem statement needs to do and how to go about writing one.

[@guyewhite]

Loretta Jones Banks So happy that it was a help, Loretta!

[@vanessafrazier7141]

I am so glad I came across your videos. This video was particularly helpful. You have moved me from a place over overthinking, which was causing me to get stuck. Thank you!

[@tracihunter5071]

You have been a blessing to me. I am such a visual learner and these videos have helped me. I was on the verge of quitting. Now i have some hope.

[@guyewhite]

Traci, that is so good to hear. Reach out to me any time. I'm here to help.

[@ALISAINE]

Dr Guy, your videos have been an eye opening to me. My approach to my dessertation writing now have taken a new dimension due to your guiding light. Thank you so much and keep on producing more insightful videos.

[@chengyonglim8384]

Dear Dr Guy, I watched the video and found it extremely useful. I am currently doing a literature review for my year four programme in psychology. It has given me motivation to continue. Thank you.

[@guyewhite]

Cheng Yong Lim LOVE hearing this! Thank you so much! Send me a question any time!

[@honoraw]

This video was so helpful...I was getting so frustrated try to write Chapter 1 and then I just started the literature review and was finally able to start writing chapter 1, I am still going back and forth between the two so it was perfect timing for me to find your video on this because it totally confirmed what I was feeling. THANK YOU FOR SHARING WITH US!!!

[@rdy2skp]

Thank you so much. I have been getting your e-mails. The last one (this video) I thought "I got this, I don't need to watch it since I already turned in my prospectus". Well, my chair tore the crap out of my prospectus and one of the comments was that I didn't have a good problem statement. So, feeling overwhelmed and not knowing what the feedback meant, I watched your video. As in the past, you have helped me tremendously by showing me how to organize my thoughts and understand what the heck they want. Thank you SO much. Just one thing: I know you love your family, and you have a beautiful family, but us doctoral students are often strapped for time...I've seen other comments in regards to this. I am taking the time to write this because I know your heart is good and you love helping us out. So I think it would be appreciated it if maybe instead of however many minutes talking about your family and showing pics, maybe you can dedicate each video to your kids, or maybe shorten the presentation about them to a few seconds with photos (I love the photos :-) but just shorten that segment down a little bit. Thank you so much for all you do. You really are making a difference.

[@jacintakagendo5648]

Wow! You make the writing Problem statement so easy. I have never understood it as clearly as today.

[@gracemolly3350]

This is very helpful! I will now do it after 3 years of struggling, loosing hope, giving up, trying again and again. For now I have to make it and graduate as soon as possible.

[@evelynocasio439]

Thank you so much for making this section clear to me. Sometimes I feel like maybe I don't belong here. You're positive comments help me so much. Your kids are so cute. My kids are grown so that's the reason I decided to start this journey. So glad I found your videos and I also told my peers in my dissertation online about you.

[@ayana54]

Your videos have been a GREAT anchor and saving grace!

[@guyewhite]

Thank you, Roxanne! Any other videos I should create?

[@alancookie]

Your videos are helpful and easy to understand. I really enjoy your supportive comments…they are very encouraging! I think the dissertation process is very intimidating and your positive attitude gives us hope.

[@guyewhite]

Alan Cook Alan, it's one of the biggest things we'll ever do: finishing this dissertation. You are not unlike Everest hikers. Congrats in advance. Keep me updated on your progress. Cheers, man.

[@williamconteh3630]

Your videos are awesome, and I will definitely keep watching them and also interested in knowing more about your work. You are indeed a true mentor, and I will like to connect further than KZbin as I see you as a blessing to my proposed Ph.D. Study.

[@adila9191]

I was just struggling with writing my problem statement. This video gave me some direction and inspiration. Thank you for making this video.

[@nitianathan739]

Thank you Dr.Guy, I am very happy after listening to you as i totally understand how to write the problem statement clearly. May god bless you and I will continue watching more of your videos.

[@guyewhite]

Nitia, thank you so much for those kind words. I'm here to help! Let me know how I can further assist as problems arise :)

[@AbdullahAlghamdiAboKhalid]

This is really one of the best explanation on how to write a problem statement

[@guyewhite]

Abdullah, thank you for saying this. Please feel free to reach out to me any time for help.

[@mahsa20245]

I am thankful for all the very useful information you give us in your videos and also I am grateful for the great energy which we receive from them. Keep going Dr. White. You are such a blessing for us!

[@madehandijayad7086]

This was so helpful to help my online PhD study due to pandemic.. A great source to prepare my conversation upon supervising.

[@mpdg11]

Thank you so so much! Concise, to the point and very relatable pointers! Even better and clearer than the course I had in university!!

[@guyewhite]

That brings me joy! Thanks for shaing that. REach out to me any time for help.

[@roselynhenry8181]

Dr. White, I appreciate your easy-to-understand method for explaining the dissertation process. I just discovered your page by accident while researching another topic!! Thank you! Subscribed and already shared!

[@kvprasadreddy]

I could learn the importance of collecting literature first followed with steps like analyzing, structuring, synthesizing, and then framing the problem statement. Thank you for your advice and tips.

[@marymarymary31]

Straight talk at last....honestly, this is so much appreciated, thank you

[@josephinewileswarner6549]

You are a blessing. I am happy I found this video. I have listened to some of your videos before. You are the best.

[@alark4125]

So helpful! You are a blessing to me as I'm revising my 10 Strategic points assignment and am trying to build a stronger problem statement. Thank you!

[@guyewhite]

Thank YOU for saying so! Happy to hear that you found this helpful.

[@Andualemification]

Very Helpful. It takes me out of confusion! Thank!

[@nyokdeng9031]

Thank you so much Dr Guy! ☺️ For the explanation. I have started preparing my dissertation proposal for PhD four months ago but could not complete and present it up to date. With the help I found from your video I hope I'll be able to address it asap. Yours truly

[@butgod803]

Your steps give me the confidence I need to correct my work.

[@guyewhite]

Rev. Sunee Robinson LOVE hearing that, Rev Robinson! Any part of this not make complete sense? Where should I elaborate in the future? Send me a question any time!

[@joshuabenson4729]

You have done well Dr. G. You have simplified it indeed

[@deborahmaddox-turman4421]

Thank you s-o-o-o much for sharing such helpful insights to get us one step closer to play time! Continue videos on the steps included in the Dissertation Process and I'm sure no one will object. I needed clarity and I truly found it here! It is really appreciated!!!

[@guyewhite]

Deborah Maddox-Turman Deborah, SO HAPPY to help! I'm overwhelmed with the thanks. Thank you.

[@juandavidgutierrez10]

Dr. Guy! You have saved my life. Your videos are just on point. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and your organizational skills. You rock!!!!

[@momwifedancer]

Thank you for providing logical, easy-to-understand explanations. I learned about you through a class in my EdD program, and I have subscribed to your channel for future reference as I continue the process toward my dissertation. Great job! Please know that you are helping many of us feel more confident about our ability to "do this"... whatever "this" might be.

[@guyewhite]

+Alicia Burns So happy to hear that Alicia! I want to help you meet your dream of graduating.

[@rosacoley8327]

This video has helped me out a lot. You broke it down and made it easier for me to understand. Thank-you!

[@tadeleworkineh241]

Thank you for such vital explanation of procedures in writing problem statement. I am writing my PhD proposal. In Fact, I have submitted the first draft and the examiners sent me back with comments. The major comments are on the 'problem statement' section.

[@sofiadaly4108]

Thanks Dr. White. I've found your video so so helpful than many I've watched over the years. Thank you and God bless

[@rfgeor]

Must reiterate my previous comment. This is an excellent resource for my students. I have recommended all of them but this is really a critical concept that so many miss, so thanks very much! Rfg

[@annehibbard6604]

Hi Dr Guy, I'm currently writing my research proposal and finding your videos really helpful. I've been trying to read books on research but I didn't quite get it, but the simple and engaging way you present, it's all starting to make sense. Thanks so much for all the effort and time you've taken in presenting the videos and sharing them around the world. I'm from Australia.

[@asma7918]

Thanks a zillion, sir. Your videos are so helpful in so many ways. These are the things every researcher MUST know before getting on board. Loads of respect and gratitude.

[@nwillyiizy8405]

This is really helpful to researchers....I am grateful that i clicked on your video i'll keep on watching this through the journey of my reearch work.

[@gwendolyngaines3016]

Thank you. I am in such appreciation of your frankness. You stated the obvious in having to do the background knowledge. I am experiencing exactly what you have stated. I laughed about your Chair having an opinion and trying to remember what has been written and what have I already read. I am beginning to see replications which is a good sign. Let me get back to reading. Getting organized is what I need to perfect at this point. Have fun with the babies.

[@ucheokohu5022]

This is so amazing Guy, thank you. I'm sure that it would be very helpful because I'm currently writing my final year research project and so far it has been overwhelming. Thanks once again.

[@callistakahonde4975]

Thank you Dr Guy. Your videos are making so many things clear to me. I will keep working!

[@guyewhite]

Callista Kahonde Congratulations on getting to this point in the journey. Already, an accomplishment! Send me a question any time. I may cover it on my new show "Office Hours with Dr. Guy"

[@amalbabar6967]

This is great! Your videos make me go..."ooohhh...I get it" which is blissful. Thank you so much!

[@RakeshChaudhary-xo1dr]

Very insightful video Dr.Guy thank you so much.

[@deniseruth2849]

Thank you so much for clearly explaining how to develop a problem statement. I am working on my Master's research/capstone project and I have been struggling with developing a problem statement. I am almost done with my literature review, and it is good to know that I need to have a complete idea of my literature review before writing my problem statement.

[@davidsearle5523]

Thank you for the video Dr. Guy. I have been spending countless hours wondering why chapter 1 has been so difficult for me...and, the answer is now so obvious - I need to focus first on the literature review. Looking forward to viewing the rest of the videos in your series!

[@guyewhite]

Hi David! The literature review is what is making the difference? Love hearing this.

[@lukewells9375]

Fantastic! As a distance learner with a supervisor I hardly hear from, this is a blessing. Thank you!

[@KellyKOFOF]

Such a great video, I really get what I need to put in my problem statement now, thank you for taking the time to record this.

[@BigThinkerHD]

Thank you. Your video is as relevant today as when it was written over a year ago. I look forward to reviewing your other videos as I start my dissertation journey.

[@guyewhite]

+BigThinkerHD Thank you so much for the kind words! I am here to help! Send me a question any time!

[@s.hamidakbary1160]

Dr. White, thank you very much for taking the time to make these videos. They are very helpful. I can see that you have made videos on writing problem statement and purpose statement, but I don’t see any on writing the background section. Have you made any video on that? If not, can you please make one? Best wishes, Hamid

[@MJAMcCormick]

Dr. White, thank you for sharing your knowledge. The information provided is very helpful because the presentation is clear and well organized. I hope you continue to share those informative videos. Again, THANK YOU!

[@shehzad568]

Thanks Mr. Guy. you don't know, but you just solved my 5 months thesis problem.

[@tinalejeune1281]

You have made this so simple. I enjoyed and will continue to watch. I need my life back!!!

[@guyewhite]

Tina, you will get your life back once this doctorate is done. Good luck :)

[@primaregina01]

Thank you so much for taking the time to make our lives easier.

[@angelabaker1903]

October 7th is my birthday!!!! This is the fourth video, I've watched today!!! Learned so much! Thank you.

[@papierdeglace]

A big THANK YOU! As a person who's always hated and struggled with research, I find your videos very inspiring and I am even getting eager to get on with my thesis. Cheers (:

[@guyewhite]

+Dorostella Milanova So happy to hear this! Thank you for your kind words!!!

[@tianmingyao2503]

Among all similar videos I have watched, I like yours best! Very clear! Very down to earth! Very helpful! I can't help commenting here to say a big THANK YOU! I really appreciate!

[@guyewhite]

Tianming yao, thank you so much for your kind words. They mean the world to me. I'm here to help. Reach out for assistance any time.

[@patwisit9119]

Thank you Dr. Guy. It's very helpful for my quantitative research in the near future.

[@guyewhite]

Pat, thanks for being so kind with your words. I'm happy to help in any way I can. Send me a question any time!

[@altheajones6072]

Appreciate the information on writing a problem statement. It appear that the literature review will guide the study and provide clarity to the problem statement. I love the videos Dr. White and keep them coming. Future Dr. Jones

[@guyewhite]

Future Dr. Jones It's a circular process. It starts with you doing your literature search and building your matrix. You then create a rough draft of chapter 1. Then, you do the actual lit review. Then, you return to Chapter 1 and write the final.

[@MaKarun81]

You are such a blessing, Dr. Guy!😄

[@guyewhite]

Katrina, you are a blessing to me this morning. Much needed. thank you.

[@Etiako1]

Your videos are making me enjoy my thesis writing! thanks and keep them coming Sir!

[@vos72]

Hi Dr. Guy! I hope you get this -- this video is incredibly helpful and will be sharing with my colleagues and dissertation students. As you are aware, getting the problem statement "just right" presents many challenges for our students, so the more info and help we can give them, the better. Thanks again! ~Dr. Rich Huebner

[@seratserat2193]

Thank you for sharing your experience. Enjoy your time with your little ones.

[@guyewhite]

Hi Rahim! These "little ones" are growing up so fast. Is there anything with which I can help in your writing?

[@dr.sklenka]

your talk ......So brilliantly organized and presented..... a big 'woooow !'

[@dr.donniehutchinson5503]

Thank you for your video. I am very grateful to you on how your brought clarity to a complicated topic.

[@guyewhite]

Donald Hutchinson Donald, my pleasure. It's why i'm on this earth. Hope to always be a help. Let me know how I can do that!

[@josephineiacobino5478]

You have and are literally getting me through my Nursing BSN. Returning to school after 50; well writing papers has changed! I watch your videos over and over... and its working!! Thank you!!!!

[@guyewhite]

Thanks Josephine. Have you checked out my website? www.TheDissertationMentor.com

[@sunithamenon5303]

Thank you so much Dr Grey. So precise, clear and to the point. Thank you again...been really helpful.

[@guyewhite]

+Sunitha Menon I'm so happy to help. Thank you for your kind words. Send me a question any time!

[@edegwaresamuelborngreat7845]

I was lost but now I am found! Thanks and God bless!!

[@ericraikanya4320]

Very nicely presented Dr. White. Thank you.

[@mtoby2011]

This video really gave me a purpose and confidence to press on.

[@guyewhite]

That means a lot to me Toby! How else can I help?

[@antonyambugo1246]

Thank Dr. Guy. It makes everything easy

[@zoeuzoeziosagie5779]

Thanks a lot Dr Guy, I really enjoyed watching this video. Its so much clearer now... and I like the delivery, very friendly and relaxing

[@isaacminae4083]

Great Video Dr. White. It makes the topic clear and feasible. Keep it up.

[@kimmyrichardson]

This is really great information. Thank you. You speak clearly, have a nice voice and actually inspire one to do the work.