Module and Competency Exam $($APA$)($S$)$

Types of Academic Writing $-$ Research Papers

To establish the importance of your research problem, which of the following does NOT contribute to its value as a subject for study?

A A statement on how the research problem can contribute knowledge and build upon what is known in the field.

B A reflection on holes in the current literature that warrant further investigation.

C A paragraph explaining your personal interest in the subject, and its relevance in your life.

D Summaries and critiques of existing studies in the area.