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Insights and Reflections on the PhD Teaching Seminar Facilitated by Dr. Adam Stoverink
Reflection #1 As a teacher, my job isn’t just about delivering content—it’s also about creating the right environment for learning. The first day of class is critical because…
Building Theories from Case Study Research
Introduction When researchers want to understand how things work in the real world, they often turn to case study research. This method involves deeply investigating real-life situations to…
Stepping Up My Research Game: Successfully Completed Two Social/Behavioral Research Courses
As a first-year Information Systems student at the University of Arkansas Fayetteville, I’m thrilled to share a significant milestone in my academic journey. Recently, I successfully completed two…
Challenges of Process Research in International Business
One of the main characteristics of process research is that it requires collecting and analyzing process data—information that captures how events and actions unfold over time. However, as…
Inductive Reasoning in Social Sciences
Inductive reasoning is a powerful tool used in social sciences to develop theories and understand complex social phenomena. It plays a crucial role in various social science disciplines,…
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Whetten (1989): “What Constitutes a Theoretical Contribution?” Whetten provides a framework for identifying strong theories. A good theory answers four questions: Whetten stresses that a theory must define…
