Conceptual Framework vs.

Theoretical Framework

• All your plans, concepts, or ideas about the many aspects of your research are shown and
clarified graphically and verbally in the conceptual framework.

• There is this other part of your research paper, called theoretical framework that gives and
explains the theories, principles, generalizations, and research findings, which have some connection to
your research study.

• Conceptual framework enables the readers to clearly see in their minds the basic structure of
the research and the relationships of variables and other factual things involved in the study.

• Theoretical framework, on the other hand, makes people know and understand evidence-based
truths, concepts, speculations, and assumptions underlying each aspect of the research and the
relationships of these research features with one another.

Pointers in Writing a Conceptual Framework

1. Familiarize yourself with the objective of the conceptual framework.

2. Base the contents of the conceptual framework on your own understanding of the elements and

of the relationships of the research features.

3. See to it that all aspects of the conceptual framework are related to the objective of the research.

4. Let others read your conceptual framework for comments or feedback for improvement purposes.