Write a paper Technology use and African American Male Student Motivation & Engagement within Classroom-Based Learning.provides a brief history of the problem space, and a summary of results from the prior research on the topic.
identifies what still needs to be understood within the problem space.
provides a clear statement of what still needs to be understood: “The research that needs to be better understood is …”
builds a justification for the current study, using a logical set of arguments supported by appropriate citations.
situates what needs to be understood by discussing how the research is applicable to/beyond the local setting and may be contributory to professional or broader societal needs.