While there are no hard and fast rules about the length of your theoretical framework, it is typically best to keep it between three and five pages. This length should be sufficient to offer all important information to your reader without delving too deeply into the ideas or assumptions discussed. Of course, you will want to add more explanation where needed. In addition to being brief, theoretical frameworks must also be clear and simple to follow. Therefore, they should not include any complex sentences or long paragraphs. Break up longer sections with subheadings and provide a table of contents for your readers to guide them through your work. Finally, theoretical frameworks must be flexible enough to cover a wide range of topics. As you develop your idea further, you may find that you need to add or remove concepts from within the framework so as not to bias its overall message. Thus, your framework should be able to accommodate these changes while still maintaining its core arguments. These are just some of the many questions that may come up as you work on your theoretical framework. If you are having difficulty answering some of these questions, consider seeking out feedback from others or even trying something new to see what works best for you. Only by understanding our assumptions well can we move forward with insight rather than prejudice.