Your question is very relevant as the theoretical framework is sometimes the most challenging for students to identify. I have had to run e-clinics in research for students to move past their Chapter 2 that includes the theoretical framework to move forward in order to complete their theses on time. Attached is the conference paper on these e-clinics and the resource links used for the theoretical framework that I hope would be useful in answering your question.
Your question is very relevant as the theoretical framework is sometimes the most challenging for students to identify. I have had to run e-clinics in research for students to move past their Chapter 2 that includes the theoretical framework to move forward in order to complete their theses on time. Attached is the conference paper on these e-clinics and the resource links used for the theoretical framework that I hope would be useful in answering your question.
Yes, this depends on the nature of the research in terms of science, languages, literature etc. The consideration of the research's topic is as well important before indicating a pattern for the writing of a research theory.
For original research the following sections are required: Abstract, Introduction, methods, results and discussion. In regards to review articles it is recommended to follow the review according to the guidelines for Meta-Analyses and Systematic Reviews of Observational Studies (MOOSE) and/ or Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA).
Moher et al.Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses:
The PRISMA Statement, Ann Intern Med. 2009;151:264-269.
Are there any specific guidelines to write the theoretical framework of a research study?
In order to write a good theoretical framework of a research depending how much information you'd collected through thinking, interacting with others, rigorous literature review and numerous rounds of synthesizing, summarizing & drawing of the theoretical framework.
A sound theoretical framework can trace back to a clear research problem, research objective(s) as well as research questions. Once these three components are clearly articulated plus the abovementioned are executed, you are on a right track to write your theoretical framework.