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Instructors: Prof. Dr. Jan Christof Recker
Event type:
Lecture + practical course
Displayed in timetable as:
bwl-ba-wi9(E)
Hours per week:
4
Language of instruction:
English
Min. | Max. participants:
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Comments/contents:
This course will provide an introduction and overview of scientific research in Information Systems. It will discuss elementary scientific principles of research, explore key decisions in identifying research questions, designing a study, developing and using theory, research methods, and discuss challenges in paper writing, publishing, and scientific ethics.
The following list of topic exemplifies the contents covered:
- Information systems as a field of research
- Principles of scientific inquiry
- Identifying and motivating research questions
- Research design
- Quantitative methods
- Qualitative methods
- Design methods
- Computational methods
- Mixed methods
- Theory development
- Academic publishing
- Ethics in IS research
Learning objectives:
Students learn to…
...understand principles of scientific inquiry such as replicability, independence, and precision.
…evaluate phenomena and research problems of interest to information systems scholars
...apply discipline and technical knowledge to analyze and evaluate scientific processes and outcomes in information systems.
… distinguish, evaluate, and compare different research methods used in information systems research
…frame important research questions and design research studies appropriate to address these research questions.
…develop written communication skills to structure, explain and defend scientific thinking.…appreciate ethical issues in planning, conduct, and publishing of information systems research.
Didactic concept:
The course will be taught in an interactive style where we jointly discuss learnings, critique articles, attempt to apply what we have learned to improve and extend our own research and publications, and work together to reach a deeper understanding of how to produce significant Information Systems research. The course will feature readings, lectures as well as student presentations and discussions in the classroom.
Literature:
The course makes use of the textbook
Recker, J. (2022) Scientific Research in Information Systems: A Beginner's Guide. 2nd edition: Springer.
Additional relevant papers, videos, lecture slides and other learning materials will be made available during the course.
Additional examination information:
Written Individual Exam (100%) of 60 minutes length.
The exam will be completed as an electronic take-home exam. More details will be provided once available.
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