Scholarly Contribution

What is a scholarly contribution?

A scholarly contribution is

the new knowledge, insight, or methodology that a scholar adds to their field through rigorous research. This can take the form of a theoretical advancement, a practical application to a real-world problem, or an innovative research method. It is a fundamental part of academic work, used by reviewers and examiners to evaluate research and establish a work's significance. 

Types of scholarly contributions

• Theoretical : Original knowledge generated on a subject that advances existing theories or creates new ones.

• Methodological: Introduction of an innovative research methodology, such as a new analytical technique, adapting a research instrument, or using an unusual epistemological perspective.

• Practical: Highlighting the implications of findings for specific real-world problems, showing the work's real-world impact. 

• Non Verbal Scholarship  pioneer non verbal scholarly contributions on an experimental basis with RIIS

Contributions are evaluated acording to:

• Claim its significance: Explicitly state the contribution to knowledge in the introduction and conclusion of a paper or thesis.

• Use evidence-based inquiry: Base the contribution on a "defensible and well-designed inquiry, investigation, exploration, interrogation, deconstruction, experimentation, testing out," and thorough analysis.

• Connect to existing literature: For theoretical contributions, link the new knowledge back to the existing literature to show how it builds upon or challenges previous work.

• Reference other contributions: Take notice of how other researchers express their work's contribution to the field to understand how to articulate your own. 

Why make a scholarly contribution to RIIS? To innovate and Join RIIS, and be awarded the Status of Ronin Scholar

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