Provide a general statement regarding the overall purpose of the study (see Creswell, 2008, for examples of qualitative purpose statements). Key points to keep in mind when preparing a purpose statement are as follows:
- Create a sentence that begins with “The purpose of this study is . . .”
- Clearly identify and define the central concepts or ideas of the study.
- Identify the central phenomenon to be explored.
- Indicate the participants and research site.
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