Thesis writing frameworks

Stafford Beer – Viable System Model (VSM)

Stafford Beer’s theory of management cybernetics as encapsulated in the Viable System Model (VSM) is introduced here in conversational terms.

Ethical decision-making theories: Introduction to normative ethics

Learn how to apply the five main ethical decision-making theories to do the right thing: deontology (duty), rights, virtue, utilitarianism, and pragmatism.

The subject matter expert interview request email: How it’s done

How to write the MA/PhD thesis subject matter expert interview request email: tried and true tips and templates. What to include in your email requests.

How to do a systematic literature review and a technoethical assessment of a technology

Use this framework/template to perform a systematic literature review and a technoethical assessment for emerging technologies to inform ethical decision making and policy development.

How to choose a PhD external examiner

How to choose a PhD external examiner: the steps. What you need to know. What to expect. Tried and true tips and templates.

The technoethics of Mario Bunge

Mario Bunge presents a pragmatic value theory in his seminal 1975 essay Towards a Technoethics, outlined here as an ethical decision-making framework.

Ethical Hacking Sociotechnology

Ethical hacking technology is conceptualized as social technology mirroring society (as a framework for technology governance) based on Mario Bunge’s philosophy of technology (sociotechnology) situated within the science and technology studies the social construction of technology tradition.

Karl Weick – sensemaking through organizing

The knowledge management theory of organizing by Karl Weick is presented here, based on a uOttawa MA in Communication thesis on ethical hacking communication and management within a Canadian university.

The case study methodology

How to write the case study methodology chapter of your MA/PhD thesis.