Planning and communicating an IS research project

The course expands on students' methodological knowledge acquired at the Bachelor level. Students who have taken other methods courses at the Master level can develop the research proposals submitted for these courses. As a basis for Master level studies, this course enhances theoretical, practical, as well as methodological skills. Students design an empirical study with an emphasis on discussing and giving arguments for how the choice of approach (case study, action research, or DSR) can clarify the research question, how data obtained from such research can be analysed, and how relevance to society can be formulated and critically assessed based on research questions and results. Students work in groups to practice their project management and interpersonal communication abilities. In particular, problem solving in groups and group dynamics are treated. Students also develop academic writing skills and skills in presenting research approaches visually and in writing. The course includes how research projects can be communicated in articles, applications, poster presentations, and interactive demonstrators, as well as the role of mass media in various academic debates.