Phenomenon of interest. — Purpose of the Study The purpose statement should 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: 1. Create a sentence that begins with “The purpose of this study is . . .” 2. Clearly identify and define the central concepts or ideas of the study. 3. Identify the central phenomenon to be explored. 4. Indicate the participants and research site.
