Scientific Research in Information Systems

Here is an introduction to the process of scientific research in the fields of Information Systems as well as the related fields of Information Technology, Business Process Management and other related disciplines within the social sciences.

This book is designed to introduce doctoral and other higher-degree research students to the process of scientific research in the fields of Information Systems as well as fields of Information Technology, Business Process Management and other related disciplines within the social sciences. It guides research students in their process of learning the life of a researcher. In doing so, it provides an understanding of the essential elements, concepts and challenges of the journey into research studies. It also provides a gateway for the student to inquire deeper about each element covered. Comprehensive and broad but also succinct and compact, the book is focusing on the key principles and challenges for a novice doctoral student.

Covers entire research process from start to end Places particular emphasis on motivational components, modes of inquiry in scholarly conduct, theorizing and planning research Includes aspects such as publication and ethical challenges Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Autorentext

Jan Recker is AIS fellow, Alexander-von-Humboldt fellow, chaired professor for information systems and digital innovation at the University of Hamburg, and adjunct professor at the Queensland University of Technology Business School. He is one of the most published information systems academics of all time and has held a variety of senior editorial appointments at scientific journals. He also publishes a podcast called "this IS research".

Inhalt
Part I: Basic Principles of Research.- Part II: Conducting Research.- Part III: Publishing Research.