YOGYAKARTA Students or students need to listen to how to make a good and correct problem formulation. Because, this is very useful in making thesiss, papers, and scientific works.

The problem formulation is a question that will be answered in a study or scientific work. Without a problem formulation, it is certain that research activities will not produce any results.

How to make a good and correct problem formulation is to formulate questions that are in accordance with the title and topic of discussion of the report.

In more detail, here are the guidelines for making problem formulations for scientific written works, thesis, or papers that you can follow, as compiled by VOI from various sources, Sunday, January 12, 2025:

How to make the first problem formulation is to identify the problems you want to investigate. Try to dig deeper into what is the background for the emergence of these problems. Use relevant facts or data as the basis for your analysis.

After successfully identifying the problem, the next step is to narrow down the topics to research. This is very important to maintain focus. For example, if you discuss the impact of social media on teenagers, define a specific platform or a specific age group.

Make sure the problem formulation is written in a straightforward and easy to understand language. Avoid using terms that are ambiguous or difficult for readers to understand. A good formulation is one that is able to describe the core of the problem directly.

The problem formulation is stated in the form of a question sentence containing questions about the topics discussed. These questions must be based on theory and concepts.

The questionwords commonly used in problem formulations are "why", "how", and "what".

If you are still confused about how to make a good and correct problem formulation, here are some examples of problem formulations that can be used as a reference.

Topic 1: Psychosocial Experience Of Cancer Patients In Overcoming Diagnosis And Treatment

Examples of problem formulations:

What factors affect the ability of cancer patients to deal with psychosocial diagnosis and treatment processes?

Topic 2: Dynamics Of The Role Of Women In Gender Equation-Based Families

Problem formulation:

Topic 3: Experience Of Tourists In Maintaining The Environment During Holidays In Environmentally Friendly Destinations

Examples of Problem formulations:

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