Find the Theory in Your Research: Little Quick Fix Salmons Janet
Find the Theory in Your Research: Little Quick Fix Salmons Janet One of the most crucial foundational steps in any research project surrounds understanding and choosing an appropriate theory to frame…
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Find the Theory in Your Research: Little Quick Fix Salmons Janet
One of the most crucial foundational steps in any research project surrounds understanding and choosing an appropriate theory to frame the research question. There are lots of resources about epistemologies and ontologies, but most focus on the philosophical and historical dimensions that can quickly overwhelm students. Theoretical frameworks don't just impact design, they impact how the entire study is interpreted, contextualized, and discussed.
This Little Quick Fix covers questions like: What is theory? They need something quick that helps them understand the practical connection between theory and the purpose/nature of the study and, more importantly, decide which theory is best suited to their particular study. How does theory relate to research design?
What is a theoretical framework? What is a theoretical contribution? How do I choose which theory (or