Creswell (2008) states that research issues are the educational issues, controversies, or concerns that drive the need to conduct a study. Research problems are used as a means of communicating quality information to individuals. This information can be used to make decisions, enable a deeper understanding of a particular problem, or assist in resolving a problem or issue. The identification and justification of a research problem is a very important moment in the research process. Without adequately identifying and justifying the research problem, readers do not know why the study is important, why it is necessary, or why the study should be read. To effectively identify and justify a research problem, evident practices should be considered. Researchers must clearly identify the problem to be researched. This practice does not simply mean determining that a problem exists, but should include why the problem needs to be studied. Identifying a research problem involves specifying a problem to be studied, developing a justification for studying it, and suggesting the importance of the study to a selected audience who will read the report (Creswell, 2008). Clear identification and justification of a research problem is considered good practice because it narrows the topic and focuses attention on a specific angle of the study. This best practice can be applied by clearly identifying the research problem and providing clear justification for why the research is being conducted. By applying this good practice, you can provide a different perspective, narrow the scope of the research problem and give direction to the research. Another considers…half of the paper…how the quotes support the claims made. The researcher must also be aware of the research and literature available in the field that will be studied (Best Practices for Concept Paper Development, 2010). Researchers must first be aware of what is known to discover what is unknown. Works Cited Aveyard, H. (2011). Reviewing the health and social care literature: a practical guide. Maidenhead, England: McGraw-Hill Open University Press.Creswell, J. W. (2008). Educational research: planning, conducting and evaluating quantitative and qualitative research. Upper Saddle River, NJ: PearsonBest Practices for Concept Paper Development. (2010). Retrieved February 19, 2012, from Northcentral University_School of Education: http://learners.ncu.edu/ncu_diss/default.aspx