The

Formulation
of Conceptual
Framework
 Learning Objectives

 To illustrate and explain the

meaning of conceptual
framework

 To know the steps in writing a

conceptual framework
Key Understanding
 Knowledge of steps and process on
how to write and design a conceptual
framework
Key Question
 What are the different steps and
process of writing and designing a
conceptual framework?
Conceptual Framework
 Is a graphical presentation of your concepts or
ideas on the basic structure or components of
your research as well as on the relationships of
these elements with one another.
 It is a graph or non-prose material, specifically, a
schematic diagram that shows a well-ordered
elements of the research. Giving a carefully
constructed arrangement of the components of
your study.
 It is a broad outline or plan to give shape to your
research. (Shields & Rangarjan 2013)
Purpose of Conceptual Framework
 Conceptual framework shows the
organization, order, and direction of your
research study.

 It is an essential initial activity of your

research because by means of a schematic
diagram, explained verbally as well, it
enables the readers to obtain a general
understanding of the research.
Purpose of Conceptual Framework
 It gives people a notion on the research
activities you want to perform, on the
manner you want to carry these activities
out, and on the knowledge you have to
prove your familiarity with your research
topic or research problem.
 It also serves the purpose of clarifying
concepts and their relationships with one
another in a research study.
Concept Map
 Made up of varied figures: lines, circles,
boxes, and other marks or symbols
representing your concepts on these varied
features of your research—research question,
review of related literature, research
methodology, and variables, among others.
 A conceptual framework looks like a map
showing the main features of a plan or project
plus the relationship between or among the
features or variables in the research.
Example of Conceptual Framework

Research Problem or Topic:

“Improving Critical thinking through
Systemic Functional Grammar”
Example of Conceptual Framework
Systemic Functional Grammar or SFG is a modern
language theory which states that man’s critical thinking
increases whenever he uses language for these reasons:
first, for ideational function or for knowledge acquisition;
second, for interpersonal function or creating human
relationships, and third, for textual function or for strategic
and coherent expression of ideas. In this case, the
independent variables are the SFG components (ideational,
interpersonal, and textual functions) and the dependent
variable is critical thinking. Here is the conceptual
framework to present the concepts underlying this study.
(Ravich & Riggan, 2012)
A Sample of Conceptual Framework
Ideational
Function

Interpersonal Systematic Textual

Function Functional Function
Grammar

Critical Thinking
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 vs.
Theoretical Framework
 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.
Pointers in Writing a
Conceptual Framework

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.