TY - JOUR AU - Plakhotnik, Maria S. AB - This essay starts with a discussion of the literature review, theoretical framework, and conceptual framework as components of a manuscript. This discussion includes similarities and distinctions among these components and their relation to other sections of a manuscript such as the problem statement, discussion, and implications. The essay concludes with an overview of the literature review, theoretical framework, and conceptual framework as separate types of manuscripts. Understanding similarities and differences among the literature review, theoretical framework, and conceptual framework can help novice and experienced researchers in organizing, conceptualizing, and conducting their research, whether qualitative, quantitative, or mixed-methods. TI - Literature Reviews, Conceptual Frameworks, and Theoretical Frameworks: Terms, Functions, and Distinctions JF - Human Resource Development Review DO - 10.1177/1534484309332617 DA - 2009-03-01 UR - https://www.deepdyve.com/lp/sage/literature-reviews-conceptual-frameworks-and-theoretical-frameworks-5PnGO4WzEc SP - 120 EP - 130 VL - 8 IS - 1 DP - DeepDyve ER -