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Knowledge Accumulation in Design-Oriented Research

Developing and Communicating Knowledge Contributions

Authors : Ana Paula Barquet, Lauri Wessel, Hannes Rothe

Published in: Designing the Digital Transformation

Publisher: Springer International Publishing

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Abstract

In this paper, we problematize a relative absence of established ways to develop and communicate knowledge contributions (KC) from Design-oriented research (DOR) within information systems. This is problematic since it hinders the potential for knowledge accumulation within the field. Thus, for communicating KC, we propose a framework, dubbed PDSA (Prescriptive, Descriptive, Situated, and Abstract). To develop KC especially from empirical data, we suggest the use of qualitative process methods. The framework is illustrated by revisiting a published DOR study. Finally, we show how the PDSA framework serves as a template to establish firm KC in DOR. In addition, we explore contributions generated from empirical data and suggest possibilities to use qualitative process methods as means to increase transparency and rigor of KC development and communication.

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Metadata
Title
Knowledge Accumulation in Design-Oriented Research
Authors
Ana Paula Barquet
Lauri Wessel
Hannes Rothe
Copyright Year
2017
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-59144-5_24

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