Explain How the theory relates to the present study or state how the concepts are important to the present study and provide a lens.

1. Theoretical or conceptual basis and origin of, or source for, theory or describe concepts
2. Where and how theory has been applied or concepts evidenced previously
3. The major propositions or hypotheses of the theory, if used

d.    How the theory relates to the present study or state how the concepts are important to the present study and provide a lens for it; rationale for that theoretical expectation or conceptual lens