This week is about how theory informs the shape of research and vice versa. Please post something to the discussion board related to the content covered this week.
Here are some ideas for your post to get you started:
Every field has critical theories that help them explain why things occur the way they do. In your studies, what theory have you come across that really resonates with you—one you think has great explanatory powers? Share your thoughts about why you feel this way.
After completing the readings for this week, share which reading most interested you or you felt was most immediately relevant to your own professional or academic career. See Researching Theory in the Library and Library Help for additional guidance
Use your Creswell and Creswell text, Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods Approaches, to read the following: Chapter 3, “The Use of Theory,” pages 49–74.
The Course Study Guide [PDF] highlights content to focus on as you read and absorb the materials. You may also find some additional articles with direct relevance to your field in the guide.
