Literary Sketches in Information Systems Research: Conceptualization and Guidance for Using Vignettes as a Narrative Form

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Abstract

This paper analyzes the usage of vignettes as a narrative form in information systems (IS) research. A review of 48 papers from IS top journals with 119 vignettes exposes the versatile usage of vignettes as a narrative form and shows their usefulness in research communication. The paper conceptua-lizes vignette usage through a taxonomy and archetypes. To support the future dissemination of this useful narrative technique, it further derives recommendations and guidance for scholars

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Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)345-362
Number of pages18
JournalInformation Systems Management
Volume39
Issue number4
Publication statusPublished - 2022
Peer-reviewedYes

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Scopus 85120476406
ORCID /0000-0002-9465-9679/work/142250653

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Research priority areas of TU Dresden

DFG Classification of Subject Areas according to Review Boards

Subject groups, research areas, subject areas according to Destatis

Sustainable Development Goals

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