This event took place on Thursday 12th December 2024. IPDA welcomed all doctoral researchers to our very first Spotlight Session.

In the session we talked through all things theoretical! Including:

• What is a ‘theoretical framework’?
• Why is a theoretical framework necessary in a doctoral thesis?
• Choosing an appropriate theory for your study.
• The structure of a Theory Chapter.
• Theory and methodology.
• Working with a theory throughout your thesis (theory as ‘the golden thread’).
• Theory ‘dos and don’ts’.
• Theory Q&A.

IPDA members can watch the recording in the ECR group page.