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Jabareen, Y. (2009). Building a conceptual framework: Philosophy, definitions, and procedure. International Journal of Qualitative Methods, 8(4), 49–62.
Read this article to help provide a deeper understanding of conceptual frameworks.

Kivunja, C. (2018). Distinguishing between theory, theoretical framework, and conceptual framework. The International Journal of Higher Education, 7(6), 44-53. This article helps differentiate between a theoretical and a conceptual framework.

McGaghie, W. C.; Bordage, G.; & J. A. Shea (2001). Problem statement, conceptual framework, and research question. Academic Medicine, 76(9) 923-924.
Read this article to help understand how to use your problem to inform your conceptual framework.

This short video series provides a very helpful overview of frameworks and will also help with identifying, locating, and retrieving theoretical or conceptual frameworks.

Canva. (2022). A step-by-step guide to designing from scratch. Canva.
Use to help with Assignment 4 to build a visual of your conceptual framework.

Canva. (2022).
Link to Canva to sign up and use for Assignment 4

Chetty, P. (2015, August 25). How to develop and present a conceptual framework in a research paper?. Project Guru.
This resource has a helpful video illustrating the difference between a theoretical and conceptual framework as well as a table showing the components of a conceptual framework for qualitative versus quantitative research.