To prepare for this paper:
• Review the Learning Resources related to the use of a theoretical or conceptual framework to guide the examination of a research problem in qualitative research.
Write a 2 page paper an explanation of the role of a theoretical or conceptual framework in qualitative research and provide examples from the resources you read.
Learning Resources
Required Readings
Ravitch, S. M., & Carl, N. M. (2021). Qualitative research: Bridging the conceptual, theoretical, and methodological (2nd ed.) Sage Publications.
• Chapter 2, “Using Conceptual Frameworks in Research” (pp. 32–61)
• Chapter 3, “Critical Qualitative Research Design” (pp. 62–103)
o “Qualitative Research Design” (focus on pp. 62-63)
Rubin, H. J., & Rubin, I. S. (2012). Qualitative interviewing: The art of hearing data (3rd ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.
• Chapter 1, “Listening, Hearing, and Sharing” (pp. 1–11)
• Chapter 2, “Research Philosophy and Qualitative Interviews” (pp. 13–24)
Walden University Writing Center. (2015). Common course assignments: Annotated bibliographies. Retrieved from http://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/assignments/annotatedbibliographies
Use this website to help you as you create your Annotated Bibliography for your Major
Assignment 1.
Walden University. (n.d.). How do I write an annotated bibliography? Retrieved from http://academicanswers.waldenu.edu/faq/72682
Use this website to help you as you create your Annotated Bibliography for your Major
Assignment 1.
Walden University Writing Center. (2012, October 30). Weathering the storm…of problem statements [Blog post]. Retrieved from http://waldenwritingcenter.blogspot.com/2012/10/weathering-storm-of-problem-statements.html
Use this website to help you as you write your problem statement for your Major Assignment 1.
Walden University Library. (n.d.). Course guide and assignment help for RSCH 8310. Retrieved from http://academicguides.waldenu.edu/rsch8310
Document: Video Field Notes Guide (Word document)
Use this guide to help you as you take notes for your Scholar of Change video.
Document: Major Assignment 1: Developing a Research Topic for a Qualitative Study Overview and Guidelines (PDF)
Use this document to guide you as you develop Part 1 for this Major Assignment.
Theoretical Lens
Conroy, N.E.(2013). Rethinking adolescent peer sexual harassment: Contributions of feminist theory. Journal of School Violence, 12, 340-356.
Cleaver, D., & Ballantyne, J. (2014). Teachers’ views of constructivist theory: A qualitative study illuminating relationships between epistemological understanding and music teaching practice. International Journal of Music Education, 32(2), 228-241.
Stahl, B., Doherty, N., Shaw, M., & Janicke, H. (2014). Critical Theory as an Approach to the Ethics of Information Security. Science & Engineering Ethics, 20(3), 675-699.
Theoretical and Conceptual Frameworks
Grant, C., & Osanloo, A. (2014). Understanding, Selecting, and Integrating a Theoretical Framework in Dissertation Research: Creating the Blueprint for Your “House”. Administrative Issues Journal: Education, Practice, And Research, 4(2), 12-26.
Required Media
Laureate Education (Producer). (2016). Theoretical lens and frameworks for qualitative researchers [Video file]. Baltimore, MD: Author.
Note: The approximate length of this media piece is 3 minutes.
In this media program, Dr. Annie Pezalla, Associate Director, Center for Research Quality, Walden University, discusses the theoretical lens in qualitative research as well as the frameworks necessary for a qualitative approach.
