Course Description
Study of the principles of scientific inquiry and its applications in information systems research. Topics may include different types of knowledge generation, foundations of theory and research design alternatives. Prerequisite: Admission to the Ph.D. in Information Systems or permission of the instructor.
Syllabus
Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:
Students successfully completing this course will be able to:
- Understand the process of Scientific Research
- Develop critical perspectives on past and current IS research methods
- Choose a promising research topic capable of producing a program of research
- Identify interesting, novel, and important research problems
- Explain the process of theory construction and make a research contribution
Course Grading Information:
| Activity/Performance Measure | Percentage/Points |
|---|---|
| Class Participation In-class Discussion Reading Notes | 30% |
| Research Project Intermediate Milestone(s) | 20% |
| Research Project Final Presentation | 10% |
| Research Project Final Paper | 40% |
| Total | 100% |
The letter grade will be based on the following distribution:
Final Grading Scale
| Percentage | Letter Grade |
|---|---|
| 94-100% | A |
| 90-93.9% | A- |
| 87-89.9% | B+ |
| 84-86.9% | B |
| 80-83.9% | B- |
| 77-79.9% | C+ |
| 70-76.9% | C |
| < 70% | F |
* Grades are truncated, not rounded.
Attendance/Participation:
Late/ missed assignments: It is your responsibility to communicate in advance with the professor if you anticipate missing assignments, exams, or other coursework due to university - approved excuse.
Course Materials Purchased by the Students:
Bhattacherjee, A. (2012). Social Science Research: Principles, Methods, and Practices [freely available online]
Scholarly Perspectives
This course engages diverse scholarly perspectives to develop critical thinking, analysis, and debate and inclusion of a reading does not imply endorsement.