A conceptual framework is a structured outline, akin to a recipe, that guides research by illustrating the relationships between variables. It can be represented through diagrams or narratives and serves to clarify concepts, provide context, and aid in theory development. Writing a conceptual framework involves selecting a topic, conducting a literature review, identifying key variables, and articulating the framework.

1. ILLUSTRATING
AND EXPLAINING
CONCEPTUAL
FRAMEWORK

2. WRITING A CONCEPTUAL
FRAMEWORK
Conceptual Framework is like a recipe
or blueprint which provides the
outline of the plan on how to conduct
the research.
It is presented in the following:
Flow Chart Map Diagram

3. In each component of the research, one
should show the variables that influence
it.
For Example:
If you are studying childhood
development outcomes, you might study
home life, school and community which
would each be influenced by different
variables.

4. Not all conceptual frameworks have to
include a diagram or graphic. You can
present the same information by writing
a narrative which summarized the
variables and explore how they may
change your hypothesis.

5. Even if you use a diagram in your
conceptual framework, the narrative still
explains the details.
It does not only serve as your guide for
your research to stay on track but also help
your advisers and fellow researchers in
analyzing your research

6. Conducting a literature review can help
you refine your central argument or
hypothesis.
Your framework introduces the relevant
researches and studies show how your
study will help to contribute to the field
of research.

7. It maps out the actions required in the
course of the study, given the previous
knowledge of other researchers’ point of
view and the researchers’ observations
on the subject of the study.

8. NATURE OF CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK
A Conceptual Framework consists of concepts
that are placed within the logical and sequential
design.
It represents less formal structure and used for
studies in which existing theory is insufficient.
It is based on specific concepts and propositions
and taken from practical observation and
intuition.

9. PURPOSE OF CONCEPTUAL
FRAMEWORK
To clarify concepts and propose relationships
among the concepts in a study
To provide a context for interpreting the study
findings
To explain observations
To encourage theory development that is useful
and practical.

10. HOW TO WRITE A CONCEPTUAL
FRAMEWORK
1. Choose your topic.
2. Do a literature review.
3. Isolate the important variables.
4. Generate the conceptual framework.