Introducing the Chaos Theory: A New Approach to Studying Information Systems

Purpose of the Abstract

Task:

It is important that your abstract clearly states the purpose of your paper and summarizes the content. Please follow the sample below to create a clear description of your work you may want to write the abstract at the end after completing the rest of the paper:

This manuscript introduces the Chaos Theory as a means of studying information systems. It argues that the Chaos Theory, combined with new techniques for discovering patterns in complex quantitative and qualitative evidence, offers a potentially more substantive approach to understanding the nature of information systems in a variety of contexts. Furthermore, the authors hope that understanding the underlying assumptions and theoretical constructs through the use of the Chaos Theory will not only inform researchers of a better design for studying information systems, but also assist in the understanding of intricate relationships between different factors.

First, the authors describe what the manuscript is about. (This manuscript introduces the Chaos Theory as a means of studying information systems.) They summarize the content of the manuscript. (It argues that the Chaos Theory, combined with new techniques for discovering patterns in complex quantitative and qualitative evidence, offers a potentially more substantive approach to understanding the nature of information systems in a variety of contexts.) Then, they explain their purpose or objectives for writing the manuscript. (Furthermore, the authors hope that understanding the underlying assumptions and theoretical constructs through the use of the Chaos Theory will not only inform researchers of a better design for studying information systems, but also assist in the understanding of intricate relationships between different factors.)

Please keep the following points in mind:

An abstract should enable a potential reader quickly to determine whether this report/paper is relevant to his/her work. The Introduction should state the research problem, explain why it exists, and prove that it is important. It should also describe the structure of the paper. You may set the stage for the subsequent sections in the paper in the Intro and Lit Review section. The Lit Review & Synthesis section should demonstrate that no previous researcher has solved the research problem completely, or that certain research questions have been left un-answered. Please include a section on Implications for Research and another section on Implications for Management before the Conclusion section.
The Implications for Research section should include the following:

Contributions of your research paper to the existing body of knowledge Limitations of your current study Directions of future research to extend your current study or research topics related to your study The Implications for Management section should include the key takeaways for Management actionable items for practice. You may include:

The CONCLUDING SECTION should summarize the findings of the arguments of the previous sections, warn the reader of the limitations of the conclusions, and derive implications for the literature, action to be taken, and method of application Note: Your abstract does not necessarily need to be three sentences like the sample above – but it will need to be between 100-150 words – nor does it need to be worded the same way. Use your own words, but capture the idea behind this sample abstract.