This interactive tool from the University of Colorado Denver helps researchers to work through the process of identifying a D&I theory, model, or framework (TMFs) to guide your research. Each step has downloadable worksheets to help you think through key issues related to selecting and utilizing a TMF. A particularly valuable resource is the extensive list of TMFs that can be filtered by key constructs in the field of D&I science (see “Select” page and “Explore D&I TMFs”).

With both paper and online versions, the T-CaST from the University of North Caroline at Chapel Hill can help a researcher to evaluate the fit between a theory, model or framework and their potential project. The T-CaST encourages researchers to evaluate multiple dimensions of fit which may be beneficial if a researcher is trying to decide between multiple TMFs.