Assignment 4
Due September 2025
, RSE4801
Assignment 4
Due September 2025
Theory is the Engine of Research
Contents
Theory is the Engine of Research ................................................................................... 1
Introduction ..................................................................................................................... 2
The Nature of Theorisation in Research ...................................................................... 2
Theories, Paradigms, and Research Types ................................................................. 3
The Significance of Theorisation ................................................................................. 5
Counterarguments: Is Theory Always Central? ........................................................... 5
Examples of Theorisation in Practice ........................................................................... 6
A Convincing Case: Why Theorisation is Significant ................................................... 7
Conclusion ...................................................................................................................... 8
References ...................................................................................................................... 9