MIS30160 Info. Systems Research Project

Academic Year 2023/2024

This module gives you an opportunity to develop your skills for undertaking independent research by conducting your own research into an information systems topic of your choice. The major deliverable is a coherent, well-argued dissertation of c. 5000 words. Your research topic will normally be aligned with ongoing research in the MIS subject area, and you will develop your research topic under the supervision of a faculty member from the subject area. Examples of topics might include a review and critique of a theorist’s work, a theory, method or research paradigm, or a focused analysis of a contemporary topic relating to information systems, etc. You will first develop a proposal, outlining the topic you have chosen, the key questions that you will be addressing, and the research method to be employed. The proposal phase allows a point of critical reflection and formative assessment before embarking on the project. You will be expected to gather, examine and analyse the evidence appropriate to your project and to develop conclusions. The module requires a relevant literature search and literature review, and may also involve empirical study.