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<p class=MsoPlainText>Journal of Association for Information Systems sponsored
Theory Development Workshop Associated with ICIS 2010 in St Louis, USA<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText>Dear Colleague,<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText>Following the eight successful theory development
workshops since December 2002, the Senior Editors of the Journal of Association
for Information Systems (JAIS) are organizing the 9th theory development
workshop immediately preceding the ICIS 2010 The theory development workshop is
tentatively scheduled on SATURDAY 11TH OF DECEMBER BEFORE THE CONFERENCE. Exact
location of the workshop will be announced later.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText>The purpose of the workshop is to promote scholarship
that focuses on new theoretical advances in the Information system field. The
design of the workshop follows the Academy of Management Review (AMR) Theory
Development Workshop format that has proved successful in promoting theory
development in that field. Workshop participants will discuss drafts of their
theoretical work with JAIS senior editors, members of the JAIS Editorial Board,
and other workshop participants. The workshop is structured to provide
detailed feedback from other researchers who are also developing theoretical
work for future journal submission. There is no obligation for the
authors to submit their work once completed to JAIS, although JAIS is a top
quality outlet that does welcome conceptual and theoretical papers in addition
to empirical ones. In fact, six to seven papers accepted for the workshop
have been submitted yearly to the journal for publication consideration and
fast tracking. Typically 2-3 manuscripts submitted to the workshop have been
published or are accepted for publication at JAIS within the next 14 months.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText>Prior to the workshop, participants whose papers have
been accepted to the workshop will receive one to three papers to read and
review.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText>Reviews will follow a brief, structured format that
allows participants to critique their own papers and the papers of other
participants. Reviews will focus on constructive comments and
recommendations for ways to improve the papers. During the workshop,
participants will meet in small groups with a JAIS senior editor and editorial
board members. During this discussion, participants will receive specific
feedback on their papers and provide feedback to others in their group. A
JAIS senior editor and editorial board members will facilitate the small group
discussion so that each participant gets equal time to gather comments from
other members of the group. Please consult the JAIS website for the list of
Senior Editors and the Editorial members ( <a href="http://jais.aisnet.org">http://jais.aisnet.org</a>)<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText>Selection for the JAIS Theory Development Workshop is
competitive.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText>This workshop only addresses theory-building, conceptual
foundations and model development issues. All manuscripts must demonstrate new
theory development to be considered. Papers submitted to conferences or
scheduled to be presented at conferences (e.g., ICIS) can be sent as long as
the primary contribution is new theory development.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText>However, papers under review or revision at a journal are
excluded.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText>The application deadline is September 4, 2009.
Papers should be no more than 35 pages in length (max 8000 words),
double-spaced, 12 point Time new roman font or compatible size, with citations
in JAIS format (<a href="http://aisel.aisnet.org/jais/format.html">http://aisel.aisnet.org/jais/format.html</a>).
Longer manuscripts are also considered if the length is well motivated.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText>To submit a paper to the workshop, upload an electronic
copy of your paper (including 3-4 key words on the abstract page) to Sprouts:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText>Working Papers on Information Systems. See
information here:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><a href="http://sprouts.aisnet.org/home.html">http://sprouts.aisnet.org/home.html</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText>Please note: once you register and set a "user"
account, login and go to "manage deposits" to upload your paper as
"new item". In the submission form, make sure that you designate the
paper to "Proceedings of JAIS Theory Development Workshop" and select
"Shirley Gregor" as the Reviewer of your submission.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText>Prior to submission, please read carefully the authors
guide here <a href="http://sprouts.aisnet.org/authors-guide.html">http://sprouts.aisnet.org/authors-guide.html</a>. Your
will receive an acknowledgement of your submission within 7 days. If not,
please contact the JAIS office in a couple days or so for checkup. No
applications will be accepted after September 4, 2010. Individuals
selected as participants will be notified by October 22, 2010.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText>If you have technical question, please direct them to <a
href="mailto:admin@sprouts.aisnet.org">admin@sprouts.aisnet.org</a>. Please
direct all your non-technical questions to Shirley Gregor, Editor of JAIS,
email: <a href="mailto:Shirley.Gregor@anu.edu.au"><span lang=EN-AU>Shirley.Gregor@anu.edu.au</span></a>
and copy to <a href="mailto:JAIS@anu.edu.au">JAIS@anu.edu.au</a>.<o:p></o:p></p>
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