LOGO Developing the Research Idea By Daniel Damaris
LOGO Developing the Research Idea By: Daniel Damaris Novarianto S.
The Research Sequence
The Research Sequence (cont. ) v. Identify broad area § Focus in the accounting scope in general such us financial accounting, management accounting, audit, accounting information system v. Select Topic § Specification of a sub area to provide a tighter focus
The Research Sequence (cont. ) v. Decide Approach § Early thoughts regarding the approach to be adopted will revolve around the resources available, and in particular access to the necessary data sources v. Formulate Plan § Milestones and targets should be established at the outset so that it is clear how the research will progress over an extended period.
The Research Sequence (cont. ) v. Data Collection/Collect Information § Data collection can safely proceed only when we recognize exactly what we want to know, and for what purpose v. Analyze Data § Methods of data analysis and software requirements should be apparent early in the research process v. Present Findings
The Positive Approach
Alternative Research Methods
The Source of the Topic v A problem at work with potentially wider implications v A problem or application spotted in the newspaper or from television v A conference presentation revealing the directions being explored by other researchers v Working papers and completed theses elsewhere
The Source of the Topic (cont. ) v Textbooks v Review articles, analysis of the literature in a particular area, to reveal the current boundaries of knowledge and a potential research agenda v Review monographs v Refereed journal articles, particularly the final sections, revealing flaws in existing research, gaps in our knowledge and research opportunities
The Elements of the Research Proposal v. Title § should make it clear what you are trying to do v. Abstract § should summarize the problem, objectives and expected outcomes v. Issues § why they are interesting and important
The Elements of the Research Proposal (cont. ) v. Objectives § how the study relates to the problem v. Literature § review of relevant, themed publications v. Method § how and why of the process
The Elements of the Research Proposal (cont. ) v. Benefits § the anticipated outcomes that make this study worthwhile
Conceptual Framework
The Deductive Process
The Conceptual Schema
Measurement Issues
Strategic Management Accounting
Strategic Management Accounting (cont. )
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