The long march: a novice researcher's journey of discovery through the research methodological and philosophical maze and haze
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Paper/Presentation Title | The long march: a novice researcher's journey of discovery through the research methodological and philosophical maze and haze |
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Presentation Type | Paper |
Authors | Darroch, Fiona (Author) and Toleman, Mark (Author) |
Journal or Proceedings Title | Proceedings of the 5th European Conference on Research Methodology for Business and Management Studies |
Number of Pages | 9 |
Year | 2006 |
Place of Publication | Reading, United Kingdom |
Web Address (URL) of Paper | http://www.academic-conferences.org/ecrm/ecrm2006/ecrm06-home.htm |
Conference/Event | ECRM 2006: The 5th European Conference on Research Methodology for Business and Management Studies |
Event Details | ECRM 2006: The 5th European Conference on Research Methodology for Business and Management Studies Event Date 17 to end of 18 Jul 2006 Event Location Dublin, Ireland |
Abstract | [Abstract]: In this paper we present the experiences of a novice researcher attempting to develop a sound understanding of the philosophical and methodological underpinnings of the Information Systems (IS) research landscape, highlighting the many challenges that must be confronted. We note the widespread nature of the problem and the significant economic and productivity impacts that must necessarily arise from this situation, thus promoting the importance of raising the issue. Following a pragmatic approach, we examine the key areas of confusion especially the definitional, and demonstrate the lack of an accumulated, articulated understanding and the resultant frustration that is the inevitable legacy of such a situation. Our objective is fourfold: to explicitly expose the extent of the confusion regarding terms and understandings of the major building blocks of the IS research landscape; to convey (or remind) senior researchers and dissertation advisors the cost to novices of this confusion; to provide novices with some reassurance and a path upon which they may build an understanding; and a call for action to advance the further clarification and development of the IS methodological base, and thus enhance the IS research effort. |
Keywords | research methodology, philosophy, paradigm, theory, student experience |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 390199. Curriculum and pedagogy not elsewhere classified |
Public Notes | File reproduced in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher/author. |
Byline Affiliations | Department of Information Systems |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/9y8wy/the-long-march-a-novice-researcher-s-journey-of-discovery-through-the-research-methodological-and-philosophical-maze-and-haze
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