The duality of science: Knowledge in information systems research

2020 ◽  
pp. 026839622094571
Author(s):  
Alan R Hevner
Keyword(s):  
Information Systems ◽  
Scientific Method ◽  
Science Knowledge ◽  
Research Project ◽  
Effective Application ◽  
Systems Research ◽  
Information Systems Research ◽  
Rigorous Research ◽  
Process And Outcome

Rigorous research in Information Systems requires an understanding of how scientific foundations drive both the process and outcome. This science duality addresses the effective application of the scientific method (process) as well as the advance of knowledge (outcome) from the research project. This commentary responds to Siponen and Klaavuniemi’s paper with a focus on the uses of knowledge in Information Systems research.

Applied Multi-Case Research in a Mixed-Method Research Project

2009 ◽  
pp. 120-139 ◽  
Author(s):  
Slinger Jansen
Keyword(s):  
Information System ◽  
Information Systems ◽  
Mixed Method ◽  
Research Area ◽  
Mixed Method Research ◽  
Research Project ◽  
Case Research ◽  
Systems Research ◽  
Information Systems Research

Even though information systems is a maturing research area, information systems case study reports generally lack extensive method descriptions, validity defense, and are rarely conducted within a multicase research project. This reduces the ability to build theory in information systems research using case study reports. In this chapter we offer guidelines, examples, and improvements for multicase studies. If information system researchers stick to these guidelines, case study reports and papers will get published more often, improving the rapidly maturing research area of information systems.

scholarly journals Introducing Information Systems Students to Research with a Structured Group Project

2003 ◽  
pp. 26-33
Author(s):  
Tanya McGill
Keyword(s):  
Information Systems ◽  
Large Individual ◽  
Group Project ◽  
Research Project ◽  
Major Purpose ◽  
Active Participant ◽  
Systems Research ◽  
Group Research ◽  
Information Systems Research ◽  
Research Students

This chapter reports on an approach to getting information systems research students started. The approach involves beginning research students undertaking a structured group research project in which the instructor is an active participant. The major purpose of this group project is to provide a gentle, supportive, structured introduction to information systems research. This approach benefits students by ensuring that they have participated in a complete research project before they have to assume complete responsibility for their first large individual project. The chapter discusses the use of this approach at an Australian university. In general, students have participated well, learning from their own experiences and the experiences of others in the group.

A Bridge Too Far?

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Charlotte P. Lee ◽  
Kjeld Schmidt
Keyword(s):  
Information Systems ◽  
Science And Technology Studies ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Cooperative Work ◽  
Computer Supported Cooperative Work ◽  
Practical Action ◽  
Systems Research ◽  
Information Infrastructures ◽  
Information Systems Research ◽  
Critical Investigation

The study of computing infrastructures has grown significantly due to the rapid proliferation and ubiquity of large-scale IT-based installations. At the same time, recognition has also grown of the usefulness of such studies as a means for understanding computing infrastructures as material complements of practical action. Subsequently the concept of “infrastructure” (or “information infrastructures,” “cyberinfrastructures,” and “infrastructuring”) has gained increasing importance in the area of Computer-Supported Cooperative Work (CSCW) as well as in neighboring areas such as Information Systems research (IS) and Science and Technology Studies (STS). However, as such studies have unfolded, the very concept of “infrastructure” is being applied in different discourses, for different purposes, in myriad different senses. Consequently, the concept of “infrastructure” has become increasingly muddled and needs clarification. The chapter presents a critical investigation of the vicissitudes of the concept of “infrastructure” over the last 35 years.

Information systems research at George Mason University

1997 ◽  
Vol 26 (4) ◽  
pp. 69-74
Author(s):  
Sushil Jajodia ◽  
Daniel Barbará ◽  
Alex Brodsky ◽  
Larry Kerschberg ◽  
Ami Motro ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Information Systems ◽  
Systems Research ◽  
Information Systems Research ◽  
George Mason University
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