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FREE Webinar – An Introduction to Theory and the Conceptual Framework
An Introduction to Theory and the Conceptual Framework
🗓️ Tuesday, September 9, 2025
⏱️ 12:00 – 1:00 PM EST
✏️ Taught by: Dr. Benjamin Welsh
What exactly is a “theory”? How does it relate to a “conceptual framework”? And how do both of these shape the success of a dissertation, whether qualitative or quantitative? Too often, students feel uncertain about these foundational elements, yet they are the very tools that give research direction, coherence, and persuasive power.
This session will demystify the role of theory and the conceptual framework in dissertation research and writing. You’ll come away with a clearer understanding of what these terms mean, how they work together, and how they can guide your project from proposal through defense.
What You’ll Learn:
This session is designed to help dissertation writers strengthen their projects by clarifying the role of theory and the conceptual framework:
- How to discover theories that fit your research interests. We’ll explore practical ways students identify and align theories with their topics.
- How theory functions in dissertation research and writing. Understand the role of theory in shaping questions, methods, and interpretation, whether in qualitative or quantitative studies.
- What a conceptual framework really is. Learn how to think of it both as a mindset guiding your study and as a formal section in your dissertation document.
- How to avoid common pitfalls. We’ll address misunderstandings, vagueness, and misalignment between theory, framework, and research design.
Who Should Attend?
- Doctoral candidates preparing to write or refine their dissertation proposals.
- Graduate students in the early stages of research design.
- Students struggling to define the significance of their theoretical or conceptual choices.
Format
- 50 minutes of presentation with guided examples
- 10 minutes for Q&A
We look forward to helping you gain clarity and confidence in using theory and the conceptual framework to strengthen your dissertation.