Está en la página 1de 26

THEORETICAL

FRAMEWORK

DEFINITION/
BACKGROUND
a critical discussion, showing
insight and an awareness of
differing arguments, theories
and approaches

It should be a synthesis
and analysis of the
relevant published work,
linked at all times to your
own purpose and
rationale.

THEORETIC
AL
FRAMEWO
RK

In guiding the entire process of


the research study

A theory makes
generalization about
observationand consist of
an interrelated,coherent
set of ideas and models

WHEN &
HOW TO
USE?

Is the framework is
logically sound by
previous research study ,
it is strong possibilities
that prediction evolving
framework will be
supported

Purpose

What to do in the TF?


compare and contrast different authors' views on an issue
group authors who draw similar conclusions
criticise aspects of methodology
note areas in which authors are in disagreement
highlight exemplary studies
highlight gaps in research
show how your study relates to previous studies
show how your study relates to the literature in general
conclude by summarising what the literature says

Length

Theoretical framework using mind map

http://chks.wested.org/using_results/resilience

How to Write a Theoretical


Framework

Length

Theoretical framework using mind map

http://chks.wested.org/using_results/resilience

How to Write a Theoretical


Framework

How to Write a Theoretical


Framework

STEPS
1. Synthesize and evaluate information
2. Identify the main ideas of the
literature
3. Identify the main argument of the
literature review
4. Organize the main points of the
literature review
5. Write literature review

Common problems

Authors are
cited but the
writer does
not inform
why.

Including
own's
definition
about a term

Plagiarism

Including
just
perspectives
that support
authors'
assumptions

Same
introductory
line: In order
for this
classroom
project
proposal to
have a
theoretical
ground..
Concluding
paragraphs
with quotes

Definition of terms

Framework
Described as abstract, logical structure of

meaning that guide the development of the


study
All frameworks are based on the identification
of key concepts and the relationship among
those concepts

concept
Abstractly describes and names an object or

phenomenon, thus providing it with a separate


identity and meaning
An intellectual representation of some aspect
of reality that is derived from observations
made from phenomena
Example of concept
--Anxiety or stress or pain

construct
Concepts at very high levels of abstraction

that have general meaning


Example
--A construct associated with the concept of
anxiety

Variables
These signify a more concrete level and are

narror in their definitions.


A variable is more specific and is measurable
Framework can be derived from related
concepts(conceptual) or existing theories
(theoritical)
The terms conceptual framework and
theoretical framework are sometimes used
interchangeably, but the have different
meanings.

Conceptual framework
This consists of conceots that are placed

within a logical and sequential design


Represents less formal structure and used for
studies in which existing theory is inapplicable
or insufficient
Based on specific concepts and propositions,
derived from empirical observation and
intuition
May deduce theories from a conceptual
framework.

Purpose of conceptual framework


To clarify concepts and propose relationships

among the concepts in a study


To provide a context for interpreting the study
finding
To explain observations
To encourage theory development that is
useful to practice

Example of conceptual framework

8/9/15

DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THEORITICAL


FRAMEWORK AND CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK

Theoretical
framework

Contains many idea


dwells on time tested theories that
embody the findings of numerous
investigations on how phenomena
occur.
provides a general representation
of relationships between things in a
given phenomenon.
Stimulus elicits response.

Conceptual
framework

A set of specific
idea
researchers idea on how the
research problem will have to
be explored.
embodies the specific
direction by which the research
will have to be undertaken.
New teaching method
improves students academic
performance.

También podría gustarte