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Grant, C., & Osanloo, A. (2014). Understanding, selecting, and integrating a theoretical framework in dissertation research: Creating the blueprint for your "house." Administrative Issues Journal: Connecting Education, Practice, And Research,, 4(2), 12-26.

Hall, K. (2018, June 10). Developing a theoretical and/or conceptual framework [Video]. YouTube.
This video (20:12) guides viewers through the steps in exploring and selecting a theoretical framework for graduate research.

Larsen, H.G., & Adu, P. (2021). The theoretical framework in phenomenological research: Development and application (1st ed.). Routledge.

Northcentral University Library. (2022). Theoretical frameworks. Northcentral University.

Machi, L.A., & McEvoy, B.T. (2022). The literature review: Six steps to success. (4th ed.). Corwin.
Read Chapter 4 Step 4: Survey the Literature

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