Ideas on how to introduce new knowledge into articles
An article that is written based on a thesis must always contain new knowledge. It is often thought that around 30–50% of the article should consist of new information. However, each publication channel independently decides what kind of articles they publish.
New knowledge is often seen as new results that emerge when data is analyzed using new methods or perspectives. In addition, new knowledge can be generated also in other ways. To support your thinking, you can use ideas based on the SOLO and BLOOM taxonomies on how to create new knowledge. According to these taxonomies, new knowledge can be created by creatively combining existing knowledge:
- Comparing results with similar studies or industry trends
- Focusing on a specific aspect, e.g., emphasizing practical applications instead of theoretical work, or deep diving into a particular result and its utilization
- Updating the article with new information or events that have emerged after the thesis was completed
- Connecting the thesis results to other current issues in the field
- Including case examples that complement the original research made in the thesis
- Adding an international perspective, e.g., comparing the thesis results with other countries
- Presenting more detailed recommendations, tools, or conclusions which were not included in the thesis
- Reflecting on the long-term impact of the thesis research
- Linking the thesis results to a broader context, such as interdisciplinary discussions or synthesis of multiple studies
- Developing concrete models or solutions based on thesis results
- Using storytelling or clearer examples to illustrate the results
- Presenting results in a new format, such as visualizations, charts, or graphics that couldn’t be included into the original thesis