This week you were exposed to an array of theories that should help to jump-start your research.  What theory have you chosen to help you answer your research question?  Please take this opportunity to practice discussing your theory in detail by explaining why you think it's a good fit for the research project, the level of analysis it operates at, the variables it acknowledges, whether it seeks to explain or understand, and if it supports prediction.  Your discussion should demonstrate a reflection upon the peer-reviewed literature.

Graduate Course Forum Feedback Instructions
The minimum requirement for each week’s Forum assignment is to have a total of at least three posts per week:  one formal initial post, and two formal peer response posts. Note that doing so will only earn you a minimum score on the assignment
To earn full credit for each week’s Forum assignment, you need to exceed the minimum requirements, preferably by providing replies to peers who respond to your initial post.
Initial post: Your initial post should be at least 300 words and closer to 500 words, and it must be supported by at least two citations from the lesson's assigned readings to demonstrate your own mastery of the material and also to help others process it.
Peer responses: You also need to respond to at least two other students in two separate discussion threads, and your responses must be supported by at least one citation from the lesson's assigned readings to demonstrate your own mastery of the material and also to help others process it. Responses must be at least 100 words and closer to 250 words.  All three required posts should be supported by course readings using parenthetical references in the body and a complete citation at the bottom of your post. 
Your Initial Post must be:
posted by Thursday evening;
a minimum of 300 words and closer to 500 words; and
contain a reference to at least two of the lesson's assigned readings.