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Here is an introduction to the process of scientific research in the fields of Information Systems as well as the related fields of Information Technology, Business Process Management and other related disciplines within the social sciences.

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This book is designed to introduce doctoral and other higher-degree research students to the process of scientific research in the fields of Information Systems as well as fields of Information Technology, Business Process Management and other related disciplines within the social sciences. It guides research students in their process of learning the life of a researcher. In doing so, it provides an understanding of the essential elements, concepts and challenges of the journey into research studies. It also provides a gateway for the student to inquire deeper about each element covered_. Comprehensive and broad but also succinct and compact, the book is focusing on the key principles and challenges for a novice doctoral student.

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__Part I: Basic Principles of Research.- Part II: Conducting Research.- Part III: Publishing Research.

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From the reviews:

"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, ACM Computing Reviews, December, 2012)

Aus den Rezensionen:

"...Gerade junge Doktorandinnen und Doktoranden werden sehr von diesem Buch profitieren ... allen Doktoranden in der Wirtschaftsinformatik, besonders am Anfang ihres wissenschaftlichen Projektes, sowie ihren Betreuern zur Verwendung in Kursen des Doktorandenstudiums. " (in: Business & Information Systems Engineering, 16/March/2013)

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