Develop the Theoretical Framework for your dissertation study based on the topic and research questions you have selected in Assignment 1 and Assignment 2.
Specific Assignment Details:
- Provide an introduction into your research study, including your proposed topic, proposed questions, and proposed hypotheses.
- Provide an overview of the theoretical framework you have selected, including full definition and explanation of your theory, who developed it or how it was developed, and the historical significance of the theory.
- Provide an argument for why you feel this theory is the best foundation for your dissertation study. Use expert validation and citations to support your argument.
- Provide a counterargument of another theory that could be used along with reasons for why you have selected your theory over the counter theory.
- Provide a conclusion of what you hope to gain in your study from using the proposed theory including how you expect it will impact your process, data, and findings.
Document Type/Template:
- This will be a student research paper formatted using APA guidelines throughout.
- You will need at least 3 pages of narrative content for this paper, at least 5 pages including title page and references.
- You will also need to incorporate your graphical visualization from formative 2 in this competency as a figure, using APA guidelines for figures.