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Chapter 2 Theoretical Framework

This chapter outlines the theoretical framework of the study. It discusses reviewing related literature and studies to understand how the topic has been previously examined and situate the researcher's work. The conceptual/theoretical framework section explains that a framework provides the basic structure and references for a study, similar to a skeleton. Key concepts and theories serve as building blocks for the study's foundation. Developing a theoretical framework allows the researcher to describe, explain and predict the phenomenon being studied. It also helps guide the research process.

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Chapter 2 Theoretical Framework

This chapter outlines the theoretical framework of the study. It discusses reviewing related literature and studies to understand how the topic has been previously examined and situate the researcher's work. The conceptual/theoretical framework section explains that a framework provides the basic structure and references for a study, similar to a skeleton. Key concepts and theories serve as building blocks for the study's foundation. Developing a theoretical framework allows the researcher to describe, explain and predict the phenomenon being studied. It also helps guide the research process.

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Chapter 2: Theoretical Framework

a. Review of Related Literature


b. Review of Related Studies
c. Conceptual/Theoretical Framework
d. Hypothesis of the Study
e. Assumptions of the Study
f. Definition of Terms

a. Review of Related Literature

Related Literature is also called conceptual literature. The goal of the conceptual
literature review is to categorize and describe concepts relevant to the study or topic
and outline a relationship between them, including relevant theory and empirical
research.

Printed sources:
Reference books, textbooks, manuals, encyclopedias, dictionaries, bulletins,
broadsheets, journals, periodicals, etc.
Electronic references: Internet

As a whole, the purpose of gathering adequate related literature is to boost the


confidence of the researcher. He/she enriches his/her knowledge and comprehension
about the variables being studied. In this way, he/she is able to satisfy any question that
may be raised by his/her colleagues, members of the panels during the thesis or
proposal of defense, or even by readers.

How to write a literature review

1. Narrow topic and select papers accordingly

Consider your specific area of study. Think about what interests you and what interests
other researchers in your field.
Talk to your professor, brainstorm, and read lecture notes and recent issues of
periodicals in the field
Limit your scope to a smaller topic area (ie. focusing on France's role in WWII instead of
focusing on WWII in general).
2. Search for literature

Define your source selection criteria (ie. articles published between a specific date
range, focusing on a specific geographic region, or using a specific methodology).
Using keywords, search a library database.
Reference lists of recent articles and reviews can lead to other useful papers.
Include any studies contrary to your point of view.

3. Read and select articles thoroughly and evaluate them


Evaluate and synthesize the studies’ findings and conclusions
4. Organize the selected papers by looking for patterns and by developing subtopics
5. Develop a thesis or purpose statement
Write a one or two sentence statement summarizing the conclusion you have reached
about the major trends and developments you see in the research that has been
conducted on your subject.

6. Write the paper


7. Review you work

Review of related studies

Related Studies
Sources: Thesis, dissertation, Articles

Related Studies serves as the basis of the analysis of results because it enables the
researcher to compare and contrast his/her findings with those of past studies.

b. Conceptual/Theoretical Framework

A Framework is similar to a skeleton. It is a basic structure or frame or reference which


is designed to support or enclose something (Merriam-Webster, n.d). As a skeleton
gives shape, form, and strength to the body so it can stand erect, so do the different
concepts and theories. These concepts and theories serve as the building blocks for the
foundation or bases of the study.

The Theoretical Framework serves as the foundation of the study. In such case, the
paradigm that is originally used by the theorist can be fully adopted in the present
study.

The word “theory” is derived from the Greek word, theoria, which means “vision.”
A Theory is a conceptual idea that is used to describe, explain, predict, or understand a
certain phenomenon. It defines non-observable constructs that are inferred from
observable facts and events that are thought to have an effect on the phenomenon
under study. A theory describes the relationships among variables for purposes of
explaining a current state or predicting future events. A theory therefore, is primary
concerned with determining cause-effect relationships. Thus, a good theory expands
vision and guides thinking, professional practice, and research.
Conceptual Framework
It is largely based on theories or parts of theory combines with other parts of another
theory, or on the intellectual synthesis of the various readings of the researcher. It
guides the researcher by giving clear directions to the research.

Paradigm of the Study


The result of a clear understanding of the conceptual or theoretical framework is a
diagrammatic presentation of the study called the paradigm.

Merriam-Webster (2006) defines paradigm as a pattern, model, or set of forms which


contains particular elements. It is the researcher’s scientific imagination expressed
graphically by drawings or sketches.

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