Literature reviews, conceptual frameworks, and theoretical frameworks: Terms, functions, and distinctions Review

Rocco, ST, Plakhotnik, SM. (2009). Literature reviews, conceptual frameworks, and theoretical frameworks: Terms, functions, and distinctions . Human Resource Development Review, 8(1), 120-130. 10.1177/1534484309332617

cited authors

  • Rocco, ST; Plakhotnik, SM

abstract

  • This essay starts with a discussion of the literature review, theoretical framework, and conceptual framework as components of a manuscript. This discussion includes similarities and distinctions among these components and their relation to other sections of a manuscript such as the problem statement, discussion, and implications. The essay concludes with an overview of the literature review, theoretical framework, and conceptual framework as separate types of manuscripts. Understanding similarities and differences among the literature review, theoretical framework, and conceptual framework can help novice and experienced researchers in organizing, conceptualizing, and conducting their research, whether qualitative, quantitative, or mixed-methods. © 2009 SAGE Publications.

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publication date

  • April 27, 2009

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start page

  • 120

end page

  • 130

volume

  • 8

issue

  • 1