{"product_id":"how-to-write-conceptual-papers-in-the-social-sciences-9781032599816","title":"How to Write Conceptual Papers in the Social","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book is a practical guide on how to write conceptual papers and use conceptual generalization as a research methodology. Divided into two parts, the book first focuses on the scientific foundation for conceptual generalization, to identify what is a conceptual model and how conceptual models can be developed. Part two focuses on how to write a winning conceptual thesis, covering conceptual generalisation and empirical generalisation, and discusses research problems and questions, and how to analyse them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe authors cover different conceptual and analytical models to offer students a multitude of tools to visualize, interpret and uncover relationships and patterns. For example, they explore the thought experiment, analytical models, empirical causal models, analytical forms and data mining models, and outline a strategy for developing conceptual models to assist with students who wish to design their own conceptual paper. Students gain a clear understanding of the driving\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePreface Contents List of figures Part I. CONCEPTUAL GENERALIZATION\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eChapter One: Conceptual Generalisations \u003c\/b\u003e1.1. What is a conceptual model? 1.2. How can we develop a conceptual model? 1.3. A typology and strategy for the development of conceptual models 1.4. A strategy for the development of a conceptual model Concluding comments \u003cb\u003ePart II: HOW TO WRITE A WINNING CONCEPTUAL THESIS\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eChapter 2. General considerations\u003c\/b\u003e 2.1. Introduction2.2. Driving forces in the research process 2.3. Knowledge development Concluding comments Exercises \u003cb\u003eChapter 3. Research problems and questions\u003c\/b\u003e 3.1. Introduction 3.2. Thorough preparation is half the solution 3.3. Problems 3.4. Problem-system Concluding comments Exercises \u003cb\u003eChapter 4. Analysis of the research problem\u003c\/b\u003e 4.1. Introduction 4.2. The start of the process of asking questions 4.3. Problem relationships 4.4. Problem solutions Concluding comments Exercises \u003cb\u003eChapter 5. Our mental tools\u003c\/b\u003e 5.1. Introduction 5.2. Constructs 5.3. Use of constructs in research Concluding comments Exercises \u003cb\u003eChapter 6. Suggestions for developing research strategies\u003c\/b\u003e 6.1. Introduction 6.2. The first step in a research strategy 6.3. What is a scientific method? 6.4. The different approaches to research Concluding comments Exercises \u003cb\u003eChapter 7. The main types of errors\u003c\/b\u003e 7.1. Introduction 7.2. Problem formulation 7.3. Models 7.4. Analysis 7.5. Synthesis 7.6. Implementation 7.7. Evaluation Concluding comments Exercises \u003cb\u003eChapter 8. From concepts to hypotheses\u003c\/b\u003e 8.1. Introduction 8.2. The purpose of concepts and hypotheses 8.3. Mental constructs 8.4. Hypothesis Concluding comments Exercises \u003cb\u003eChapter 9 Types of hypotheses\u003c\/b\u003e 9.1. Introduction 9.2. Descriptive and explanatory hypotheses Concluding comments Exercises \u003cb\u003eChapter 10. Systematization\u003c\/b\u003e 10.1. Classification 10.2. Typologization 10.3. Classification Concluding comments Exercises \u003cb\u003eChapter 11. Simplification\u003c\/b\u003e 11.1. Introduction 11.2. Phenomenon Concluding comments Exercises\u003cb\u003e Chapter 12. Causality\u003c\/b\u003e 12.1. Introduction 12.2. Cause and affect 12.3. Historical causal processes 12.4. Functional causal processes 12.5. Cybernetic causal processes 12.6. Pattern-based processes Concluding comments Exercise \u003cb\u003eChapter 13. Interpretation\u003c\/b\u003e 13.1. Introduction 13.2. The interpretative process Concluding comments Exercises \u003cb\u003eChapter 14. Uncovering patterns\u003c\/b\u003e 14.1. Introduction 14.2. Typology of patterns 14.3. Uncovering patterns Concluding comments Exercises \u003cb\u003eChapter 15. Understanding and explaining\u003c\/b\u003e 15.1. Introduction 15.2. Describe, understand, explain 15.3. From data to knowledge Exercises \u003cb\u003eChapter 16. Development of models\u003c\/b\u003e 16.1. Introduction 16.2. The purpose of developing models 16.3. Model types Concluding comments Exercises \u003cb\u003eChapter 17. Theory development\u003c\/b\u003e 17.1. Introduction 17.2. Developing theories Concluding comments Exercises \u003cb\u003eChapter 18. Reflections Chapter 19: Checklist Chapter 20. 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