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Jay Barney’s insights. Introduction to topic: Over the past few years there has been growing interest in: (a) phenomenon or (b) theory (set the stage) However (create tension) – define research gap The purpose of this paper is…(address gap), summarize findings.
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Jay Barney’s insights Introduction to topic: • Over the past few years there has been growing interest in: (a) phenomenon or (b) theory (set the stage) • However (create tension) – define research gap • The purpose of this paper is…(address gap), summarize findings. • Organization of the paper (All the above in 1.5 pages). Exclude literature review and theory section from he intro.
Framing research questions • Is that interesting? • “It has long been thought that a theorist is considered great because his theories are true, but this is false. A theorist is considered great, not because his theories are true, but because they are interesting.” • Murray Davis (1971) “That’s Interesting! Towards a Phenomenology of Sociology and a Sociology of Phenomenology.” Phil. Soc. Sci. 1: 309-344 .
What makes research interesting? • “A new theory will be noticed when it denies an old truth, proverb, platitude, maxim, adage, saying, commonplace, etc.” • Interesting research, then, constitutes an attack on the taken-for-granted world of its audience • If research does not challenge but merely confirms taken-for-granted beliefs of its audience, they will reject its value, while affirming its truth Google Scholar: 372 cites Web of Science: 188 cites
“What seems to be X is in reality non-X” The index of the interesting
Organization A disorganized phenomenon is organized An organized phenomenon is disorganized Composition Assorted phenomena are composed of a single element A single phenomenon is composed of assorted elements Abstraction An individual phenomenon holistic A holistic phenomenon is individual Generalization A local phenomenon is general A general phenomenon is local Stabilization A stable phenomenon is unstable An unstable phenomenon is stable Function A phenomenon that functions effectively functions ineffectively A phenomenon that functions ineffectively functions effectively Evaluation A bad phenomenon is good A good phenomenon is bad A single phenomenon
A=3.5 A=3.2 A=1.8 Organization • Logistic growth Xt+1 X Xt t
Organization • Logistic growth A=4.0 Xt+1 Xt+2 X Xt Xt t
Chaotic Chaotic Orderly Organization
Co-relation Unrelated phenomena are correlated Related phenomena are uncorrelated Co-existence Phenomena that can exist together cannot exist together Phenomena that cannot exist together can exist together Co-variation A positive co-variation between phenomena is negative A negative co-variation between phenomena is a positive Opposition Similar phenomena are opposite Opposite phenomena are similar Causation The independent phenomenon in a causal relation is dependent The dependent phenomenon in a causal relation is independent Relations among phenomena
Co-existence • How is it possible for actor Kevin Bacon to be linked so closely to every other actor?
Presenting interesting ideas • Articulate the taken-for-granted assumptions of the audience by reviewing the literature of the particular topic in question • Advance one or more propositions denying what has been traditionally assumed • ‘Prove’ by various means that the old routinely assumed propositions are wrong while the new ones you assert are right • Suggest, in conclusion, practical consequences of these new propositions for the audience’s on-going research – specifically how they ought to deflect it onto new paths as a result
Mike Hitt • Compelling theoretical contribution (emphasize in research question) • Good papers start with good theories AND good methods. • Methods – pay attention to construct validity and measurement • Early focus on framing your research in a form of a paper (start with a roadmap/outline) • Define your key constructs early to focus reviewers’ attention on your perspective
Mike Hitt (Cont.) • Hypotheses should have strong theoretical support (steer reviewers to agreement) • Do not take shortcuts in methodology (tempting but painful) • Perfect the paper prior to submission. Make sure that your paper is ready. Must first go through friendly review by your colleagues. • Interesting but also unique and valuable (others should think so too) • Mind where you submit your work (should be peer reviewed) . Not too many options in the A-rate.
