Syllabus
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This course addresses various aspects of research within the field of Information Systems. The focus includes, among others:
- Initiating a research project
- Identifying research problems
- Motivating scientific objectives
- Formulating research questions
- Methodological approaches
- Philosophical foundations and research paradigms
- Systematic literature reviews
- Qualitative research
- Quantitative research
- Design-oriented research
- From the initial idea to a research proposal
- Core elements of a research proposal
- Logical-argumentative style and consistency
- Use of AI in research
By the end of the course, students are expected to have acquired the following competencies:
- Understanding of the research process: Identifying the phases of the research process, from problem formulation to the derivation of answers
- Understanding of philosophical foundations: Familiarity with key philosophical perspectives and their relevance to Information Systems
- Critical selection of appropriate research methods: Assessing the suitability of different methods based on the research problem and questions
- Development of a research proposal: Formulating a proposal, including the selection and justification of methods
Regular attendance is required. Absences will only be excused in exceptional and important cases (e.g., illness). Successful completion of the course requires a minimum attendance of 80%. Attendance will be monitored via attendance lists.
The course consists of lectures and interactive components. The topics are presented and applied in case-based exercises and discussions. Interactive teaching and learning methods (e.g., short quizzes, debriefings, scenario techniques, peer feedback) are employed to engage participants in various ways. Participants will work on different tasks both in groups and individually.
Course components:
- Description and motivation of a research idea → 20 points
- Peer feedback → 10 points
- Recall quiz → 10 points
- Written exam (closed book) → 30 points
- Development of a research proposal → 30 points
- Active participation in the course sessions is expected
Assessment:
- Very Good (1): 90–100 points
- Good (2): 78–89.99 points
- Satisfactory (3): 65–77.99 points
- Sufficient (4): 50–64.99 points
- Insufficient (5): 0–49.99 points
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