Theory Building

The course learning objectives are: 1. To develop an understanding of the nature of theory, of the types of theories that researchers build, and of the essential components of each type; 2. To develop an understanding of the core processes - either logico-deductive or inductive - of theory building; 3. To gain experience applying various frameworks for theory construction; 4. To acquire skills using tools and techniques that can be applied in the process of theory construction; 5. To gain experience by writing a theory-building piece.