input: [Date] 09/02/02 and 09/05/02 [Topics] 
output: Selecting and Defining a Research Problem Objectives: Upon completion of this session, the student will be able to: Understand the purpose statement in research Recognize potential sources for research problems Recognize a researchable problem Begin to develop research problem Required Reading: Burns & Grove (2001), Chapter 5 Required Activities: Bring to class a preliminary idea from which to organize a problem statement related to your research. Bring your problem statement to class.