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If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, behind, or like everyone else has it figured out but you – you’re in the right place.
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Conceptual vs theoretical frameworks in a PhD: when you need each one (and where they belong)
Conceptual and theoretical frameworks are often treated as if they’re the same thing - or as something you’re supposed to “get right” early in your PhD. They’re not. This post explains what each framework actually does, when you need each one, and where they belong across your thesis, so you can use them to support your thinking rather than feel tripped up by them.