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-problemstatements.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