Objectives and competences
• The ability to undertake an individual research work.
• Ability to identify and retrieve relevant literature within one’s research field and to prepare a critical review and/or analysis of the literature.
• Ability to define and clearly articulate the research gap that the candidate’s research will address.
Content (Syllabus outline)
Academic research work encompasses:
• theoretical, development and applicative research,
• implementation of academic-research work plan.
Learning and teaching methods
Conversation, critical evaluation, discussion, E-learning, presentation.
Intended learning outcomes - knowledge and understanding
Knowledge and Understanding:
The student develops competence for independent research work, starting with searching for and acquiring relevant literature. On this basis, the student analyzes and interprets the reviewed sources. In doing so, they use the skill of critical evaluation to define and justify the research gap that they will address with their own research.
Intended learning outcomes - transferable/key skills and other attributes
Transferable/Key Skills and other attributes:
The ability to critically evaluate sources, judge their relevance and methodological quality, and justify the research gap.
Readings
• Recker, J. (2021). Scientific research in information systems: a beginner’s guide (2nd ed.). Springer International.
• Wenceslao, J. G. (Ed.). (2020). Methodological prospects for scientific research: from pragmatism to pluralism. Springer
Prerequisits
No prerequisites.
Additional information on implementation and assessment Individual research work 80 %
Oral presentation. 20 %
