Specifically, I want to know that How the theoretical and then empirical contribution should be written for a research paper?
Recently, I have been given the comments theoretical contribution(s) of the study are not there.
I know the work is novel, unique, but problem facing is the write-up
Could anyone help in how to do write-up for research paper for reputed journals? And specifically how to write theoretical and empirical contributions?
Thanks Please
you will find useful information in the link below:
https://figuringoutmethods.wikispaces.com/Methodological%2C+Empirical%2C+Theoretical+and+Practical+Contributions
I think that this may mean that your instructional design or your research design are not based in an established theoretical foundation.
In our meta-analysis in the article linked below, we found that published studies often do not present a theoretical framework on which the instructional or research design is based.
Article Meta-analysis of MALL research and design
Sorry for being late to the party but I elaborated a bit on this topic in an editorial a couple of years ago where I also attempted to define "empirical contribution". May be worth checking out.
Ågerfalk, P. J. (2014). Insufficient Theoretical Contribution: A Conclusive Rationale for Rejection? European Journal of Information Systems, 23(6), 593-599.
Essentially, I think it is important to distinguish between contributions and implications. Most journals in my field, management/information systems, would require a solid theoretical contribution. I would argue that a solid empirical contribution is also worth publishing as long as it has strong theoretical implications.
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