Putting some “sense” into our research
ISSN: 2049-372X
Article publication date: 17 July 2019
Issue publication date: 12 November 2019
Abstract
Purpose
This paper aims to propose using human senses as a means of thinking about the contributions of this research.
Design/methodology/approach
Based upon the metaphor of human senses, the model describes different aspects of research, such as topic selection, theory and method, providing suggestions for enhancing relevance and expanding the audience for the research. The model is applied to a current working paper on cyber security and then more broadly to provide suggestions for researchers who are interested in conducting research on risk.
Findings
The model can be used to frame different types of research projects in a way that helps to increase the interest in and impact of this research.
Research limitations/implications
The model in the paper is ad hoc but provides a fresh way to view this research.
Social implications
Increasing interest in accounting research can result in a broader audience for this work.
Originality/value
The paper provides a means for researchers to step back from their research and think about what makes their research original and interesting.
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Acknowledgements
The ideas in this paper stem from presentations given at AMARS 2016 and the 2018 Meditari Accountancy Journal conference.
Citation
Soderstrom, N. (2019), "Putting some “sense” into our research", Meditari Accountancy Research, Vol. 27 No. 6, pp. 883-892. https://doi.org/10.1108/MEDAR-11-2018-0396
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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