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In this chapter, we will examine some guidelines and advice that relate to reporting of research conducted. Publication is an essential scholarly activity because it informs academic and other communities about lines of investigation, (and their outcomes) related to relevant phenomenon being studied.
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Recker, J. (2012). Writing IS Research Articles. In: Scientific Research in Information Systems. Progress in IS. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-30048-6_6
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