Note publique d'information : This book introduces higher-degree research students and early career academics to
scientific research as occurring in the field of information systems and adjacent
fields, such as computer science, management science, organization science, and software
engineering. It covers the entire research process, from start to finish, placing
particular emphasis on understanding aspects of research, such as motivation, modes
of inquiry, theorising, planning for research, planning for publication, and ethical
challenges in research. The book guides beginning researchers in their quest to do
scholarly work and assists them in developing their own answers and strategies. Jan
Recker explains the fundamental concepts that govern scientific research. He then
moves on to introduce the basic steps: choosing research questions, developing theory,
building a research design, employing research methods, and finally writing academic
papers. He also covers essentials of ethical conduct of scientific research. This
second edition contains major updates on all these elements and significant expansions
to several chapters. A companion website provides pedagogical materials and instructions
for using this book in teaching. It focuses on the entire research process from start
to finish and provides a guide not only for the methods, but for the 'process of learning
the life of a researcher. This well-written and easy-to-read book consists of eight
chapters, divided into three parts. Each chapter ends with a list of references for
further reading on each subject, totaling 200 in all. ... The book is intended primarily
for doctoral students and young scholars in the field of information systems. Alexei
Botchkarev, Ryerson University, Toronto, Ontario, Canada Young doctoral students in
particular will benefit greatly from this book [...]. all doctoral students in information
systems, especially at the beginning of their scientific project, as well as their
supervisors, should use this book in doctoral studies. Roland Holten, Goethe University,
Germany For information systems scholars, this is a compulsory reading. Regardless
of whether it is a bachelor thesis, master thesis or only during the doctorate. This
book should be read! Volker Frehe, Osnabrück University, Germany Great overview and
useful advice, particularly about writing and publishing papers. Amanda Helliwell,
University of Canberra, Australia.
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