At this time of year, many students are in the process of finishing their dissertations or theses. Now is the time to examine your research document from start to finish.
Perhaps the most overlooked issue in dissertations and theses is that the theoretical or conceptual framework is not followed throughout the document. So often, the framework is mentioned in the introduction chapter and not again.
Why is it so important to frame your entire research process?
Well, for starters, it’s expected of you at the postgraduate level.
And here’s why:
A theoretical base provides a potential solution to your research problem. It guides the propositions of your research and provides a structure for the design of your study.
By using a theoretical or conceptual base, you elevate your research from the concrete particulars of your study to the abstract level of concepts couched in related theory. This allows you to relate your findings to the research of others, interpret your results more broadly, and generalise your conclusions beyond the specifics of your study.
In short, your theoretical or conceptual framework renders your research scholarly, rather than anecdotal.
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