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Applying Theoretical Frameworks QUESTION: Post a brief description of your Dissertation topic and problem statement. Selecting at least two theoretical frameworks from the Shafritz and Sabatier & Weible texts, write 2 to 3 paragraphs on each: Describe two theoretical frameworks and their relevance to your Dissertation topic and problem statement. Why did you select one as being most appropriate for framing your proposed research? How do the two frameworks compare and on what basis would you decide which to use, or whether to use both? Be sure to support your postings and responses with specific references to the Learning Resources. ______________________________________________________________________ You have distinguished theoretical from conceptual frameworks, and both types of frameworks from models. Also, you have learned the value and importance of identifying a relevant theoretical framework for your proposed research. In other readings this week, you read about a number of theoretical frameworks that are pertinent in public policy and administration. In this Discussion, you will identify two theoretical frameworks you might use in your research, at least one of which will become a section in your Prospectus. ______________________________________________________________________ Required Resources Note: To access this week's required library resources, please click on the link to the Course Readings List, found in the Course Materials section of your Syllabus. Readings Public Policy and Administration Anfara, V. A., Jr. (2008). Theoretical frameworks. In L. M. Given (Ed.), The SAGE Encyclopedia of Qualitative Research Methods (Vol. 2, pp. 870874). doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.4135/9781412963909.n453 Retrieved from the Walden Library databases. Sabatier, P. A., & Weible, C. M. (Eds.). (2014). Theories of the policy process (3rd ed.). Boulder, CO: Westview Press. ISBN: 978-0-8133-4926-8 o Chapter 1, Introducing the Scope and Focus of the Policy Process Research and Theory (pp. 3-21) o Chapter 10, A Comparison of Theories of the Policy Process (pp. 363-390) o Chapter 11, Advancing Policy Process Research (pp. 392-408) Shafritz, J. M., Ott, J. S., & Jang, Y. S. (Eds.). (2016). Classics of organization theory. (8th ed). Belmont, CA: Wadworth, Cengage Learning. ISBN: 978-1-285-87027-4 o Foreword and Preface (pp. ix-xvi) o Introduction (pp. 1-31) o Selected theoretical frameworks (see Assignment) Walden University, School of Public Policy and Administration. (2014b). Theoretical frameworks in SPPA. Minneapolis, MN: Walden University. IHMC CmapTools. (2014). Theoretical framework [map]. Retrieved fromhttp://cmapspublic2.ihmc.us/rid%3D1HBTS0PKS-24PLF4-LPR/Theoretical%2520framework.cmap%3Frid%3D1HBTS0PKS-24PLF4-LPR%26partName%3Dhtmljpeg Dissertation Rudestam, K. E., & Newton, R. R. (2015). Surviving your dissertation: A comprehensive guide to content and process (4th ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage. ISBN: 978-1-4522-6097-6 o Chapter 10, Writing (pp. 259-279) Walden University, Center for Research Quality. (2012). Ph.D. dissertation process and documents.Retrieved from http://academicguides.waldenu.edu/researchcenter/osra/phd o Dissertation Prospectus Guide Writing USC Libraries. (n.d.). Organizing your social sciences research paper: Theoretical framework. Retrieved from http://libguides.usc.edu/content.php?pid=83009&sid=618409