Chapter 1: Historical Background of IS Research -- Chapter 2: Research Philosophies in IS Research -- Chapter 3: Applications of Research Designs in IS Research -- Chapter 4: Applying Contemporary IS Theory to Study Social Paradigm Shifts and Global Changes -- Chapter 5: Methodological Approaches to Studying the Multidisciplinary Areas of IS -- Chapter 6: Application of Research Methodologies in Contemporary IS Research -- Chapter 7: Data Collection Procedures for Contemporary IS Research -- Chapter 8: Piloting and Feasibility Studies in IS Research -- Chapter 9: Planning for the Analysis Phase: A Framework of Data Analysis Procedures -- Chapter 10: Analytical Methods Used in Contemporary IS Research -- Chapter 11: Analytical Tools Used in Information Management, Digital Business, ICT and Information Science -- Chapter 12: Data Protection, Confidentiality and Anonymity -- Chapter 13: Ethical Procedures and Processes in IS Research -- Chapter 14: Writing and Transferring the Findings in IS Research Projects.