Purpose Statement Worksheet

The purpose statement describes the goal of the study and includes the following elements: the purpose of the study, the subjects/population who will participate in the study, the geographic location of the study, and the research methodology used in the study.

Sample Purpose Statement

The purpose of this proposed qualitative exploratory study is to explore why  caregivers do not practice good self-care and to explore barriers preventing good self-care practices.  Ten  caregivers from Dallas, Texas, caring for  partners with breast cancer will participate in semi-structured interviews. The purpose of the interviews is to understand why  caregivers do not practice good self-care and to describe possible barriers preventing good self-care practices. Results of the study could encourage  caregivers to implement good self-care practices to avoid becoming physically and psychologically ill.

To complete the Purpose Statement, answer the following questions:

Purpose of the Study

Example: The purpose of this proposed qualitative exploratory study is to explore why caregivers do not practice good self-care and to explore barriers preventing them from implementing good self-care practices.

Identify the purpose of your study. Start your answer on a new line.

Subjects/Population Who Will Participate in the Study

Example: 10 caregivers

Identify the population or subjects who will participate in your study. Start your answer on a new line.

Geographic Location of the Study

Example: Dallas, Texas

Identify the geographic location of your study. Start your answer on a new line.

Proposed Research Method (Quantitative or Qualitative)

Example: Qualitative

Identify your research method. Start your answer on a new line.

Putting It All Together

Now, write your purpose statement in paragraph form. Start your answer on a new line.