Discussion 2: Theoretical and Conceptual Frameworks

After reading and considering the differences andsimilarities between theoretical and conceptual frameworks fromdifferent sources, the next step is to consider what type of theoreticalor conceptual framework would be appropriate for your topic ofinterest.

Please note that this is not always easy orobvious, as it is a rare event to find a theory or concept paper thatexactly mirrors your topic. Consult with the Walden Library to becreative with keywords and search strategies that will generate ascholarly article (or articles) appropriate to your topic.

For this Discussion, you will examine the theoretical and conceptual frameworks in qualitative research.

To prepare for this Discussion:

• Review the Grant and Osanloo article related to conceptual andtheoretical frameworks found in the Learning Resources and consider how aconceptual framework differs from a theoretical framework.
• Use the Course Guide and Assignment Help to help you search for aresearch article on your topic of interest that uses a theoretical orconceptual framework. (Note: This can be the same article as the one you will use for your Annotated Bibliography in this week’s Assignment.)

By Day 4

Post an explanation of how Grant and Osanloo(2014) describe the differences between conceptual and a theoreticalframework. Support your explanation with examples from the article aswell as from your texts.

Be sure tosupport your main post and response post with reference to the week’sLearning Resources and other scholarly evidence in APA style.