Chapter 2 has reviewed the conceptual and theoretical frames for this study. Concepts were presented about the work of literature reviewing, both in relation to PhD dissertation writing as a journey, and in relation to the PhD mentoring relationship. Constructs were presented on how the mentoring relationship can guide the mentee during the dissertation literature […]

Theoretical Framework Traditional methods and skills needed by PhD researchers for preparing a dissertation literature review were presented in doctoral education programs, primarily through specialized text, studies, and advisor-mentor guidance. As the relationship between the mentor and mentee becomes established, discussions were focused on conceptualizing a research problem, and discovering how to frame a research […]