Section 1: Develop Conceptual Framework and Alignment: What
theory(ies) and/or
Section 1:Develop Conceptual Framework and Alignment:What theory(ies) and/or
concept(s) support/frame) your study (minimum of 2 theories). Remember scholarly work
requires original authors (not third party sources) that are simply citing a quote of another
sources. The framework includes the theory(ies) and/or concept(s) relevant to your topic.
Align the framework with the problem, purpose, research questions, and background
literature of your study. Please note that a conceptual framework aligns with a qualitative
study. The theoretical or conceptual framework is the basis for understanding, designing,
and analyzing ways to investigate your research problem. Provide the original scholarly
literature (citing original authors) on the theory and/or concepts, even if it is more than 5
years old. Do not cite secondary sources.Example Theoretical FrameworkThe theory(ies)
and/or concept(s) that ground this study include Perry’s (1970) theory of epistemological
development.Example Conceptual FrameworkThe theory(ies) and/or concept(s) that
ground this study include Perry’s (1970) theory of epistemological development, focusing
specifically on the concepts of online learning and the pedagogical challenges associated
with online learning and disertation writing.Section 2:Please restate your approved
working dissertation title for your classmates.Assignment:Conceptual Framework
Alignment ChartDownload Conceptual Framework Alignment ChartCreate an alignment
chart that you have done in your Discussion assignment. See example under “Files.”Section
3:One page on progress paper which includes dissertation title, problem, purpose, RQs, Lit
Rev, etc in every assignment.