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CHAPTER 12 Watcha Gonna Do?

Chapter 12, "Watcha Gonna Do?", delves into the essence of building theory in applied disciplines. It emphasizes that everyone has the potential to be a theorist, equipped with certain key characteristics like curiosity and humility. The chapter outlines the qualities of successful theory scholars and suggests actionable next steps for those interested in theory development. Whether it’s auditing existing theories, testing them, or constructing new ones, the authors encourage readers to engage actively in the quest for meaningful theory.

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CHAPTER 12 Watcha Gonna Do?

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  1. CHAPTER 12 WatchaGonna Do?

  2. Chapter 12 –WatchaGonna Do? Chapter Outline Introduction The Setup Everybody is a Theorist! Who is Best Equipped to Build Theory? Next Steps for You to Consider Desired Response to this Book

  3. The Setup

  4. • In our experience, all applied disciplines have smart, articulate academics in their ranks. • In our experience, all applied disciplines have smart, articulate practitioners in their ranks. Everybody is a Theorist

  5. Who is Best Equipped to Build Theory? Characteristics of successful theory scholars include the following: • Focused: have an intense interest in a particular realm • Humble: realize that they don’t know everything • Curious: are driven to know how something works • Agile: have a mind that can look from various angles and are able to change their thinking • Toolbox: use a rich and varied selection of inquiry methods • Respectful: express genuine openness to input from practitioners and scholars • Patient: accept the reality of extended time required to fulfill the theory quest

  6. Next Steps for You to Consider Three possible next steps for those who think they may be interested in engaging in theory building: • audit existing theory, • test an existing theory, or • build a new theory.

  7. Desired Response to the Book • The authors declared that Theory Building in Applied Disciplines has no rival theory development methods book. • They hope you agree and have the personal motivation to begin adding sound theory to an important realm of your interest.

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