1. Overview: Rather than writing a full-length literature review for your
Overview: Rather than writing a full-length literature review for your topic, you will
practice developing your theoretical framework for your mock dissertation topic in this
assignment and then develop your literature review funnel for assignment
7.2. The purpose of the theoretical framework is to tie the dissertation
together. As the researcher, you should approach the proposed research from a theory or
set of theories that provide the backdrop for the work (researchers do not create theory;
they use established theory in which to embed their work).This section should describe
how this study will relate to existing theories and discuss how the methodology being used
in the study links to those theoriesThe theoretical framework justifies the methods you plan
to use for conducting the study and presents how this research will contribute to the body
of knowledge and/or practice. Further, it describes the context within which to locate the
intended project and suggests why doing such a study is worthwhile.Directions:Review the
attached sample for format.Develop a 1 page (more is fine) theoretical framework for your
mock dissertation topic. Consider (but do NOT directly answer) the following questions
when you write your theoretical framework:Is the theoretical foundation strong?Are the
theoretical sources apparent?Are they appropriate for the topic?Do they need further
explanation?