Methods of scientific research

Description: The discipline forms knowledge on the basics of the optimal structure of organizing and planning a scientific experiment, management and organization of scientific and scientific-technical activities, presentation and discussion of research results and preparation of all documents necessary for this. The course includes familiarization with the classification, main types of scientific research, priority scientific directions for the development of science in the Republic of Kazakhstan, and the structure of scientific papers (abstracts, reports, theses, articles, patent applications, dissertations). The result of studying the course should be the mastery of the basic concepts and definitions of scientific research, the acquisition of skills in searching and reviewing reliable scientific and technical information, the choice of a research method and the presentation of its results using modern computer and information and communication technologies.

Amount of credits: 5

Пререквизиты:

• System Analysis

Course Workload:

Component: University component

Cycle: Base disciplines

Goal

• The purpose of studying the discipline is to provide students with knowledge about research methods and understanding of the basic principles of organizing and planning scientific research, including the requirements for the choice of research methodology and for the assessment and dissemination of its results, as well as the ability to apply the knowledge gained to planning and conducting original scientific research. As a result, the undergraduate will be able to use modern technologies for searching and analyzing the reliability of scientific information, will be able to work with technical documentation and the necessary software, and will be able to competently plan his own research.

Objective

• to acquaint doctoral students with the main stages of development and paradigm shift in the evolution of science; about scientific schools of the relevant branch of knowledge, their theoretical and practical developments; on scientific concepts of world and Kazakhstani science in the relevant field;
• to develop in doctoral students the ability to independently plan, develop, implement and adjust the complex process of scientific research; analyze and process information from various sources;
• to develop the skills of introducing scientific developments into practical activities; conducting independently scientific research, based on modern theories and methods of analysis.

Learning outcome: knowledge and understanding

• reveal knowledge and understanding of the basic methods of scientific research and its stages, classification and indicators of the effectiveness of scientific research, the structure of scientific work, the basics of research planning;

Learning outcome: applying knowledge and understanding

• plan the main stages of the study;

Learning outcome: formation of judgments

• analyze information from scientometric databases (including searching for indicators of a scientific journal or author, literature search and patent search by information headings or keywords, etc.)

Learning outcome: communicative abilities

• demonstrate research results;

Learning outcome: learning skills or learning abilities

• apply knowledge of the basic methods of scientific research, their classification and performance indicators, and its design methods to plan research and write research proposals;
• demonstrate the ability to work with scientometric databases and find information, conduct literature and patent searches, take notes and write a literature review;
• demonstrate practical skills in planning research and presenting its results using computer technology and ICT.

Teaching methods

Research technology

Technology of educational and research activities

Topics of lectures

• Science and its role in the development of society
• Scientific research and its stages
• The choice of direction and planning of research work
• Scientific information: search, accumulation and processing
• Patent research
• Implementation of scientific research and their effectiveness
• General requirements for research work
• Basic requirements for writing, design and defense of scientific works

Key reading

• Алонцева Д. Л. Research organization and planning. Lecture course (Организация и планирование научных исследований. Курс лекций на англ. .яз). Учебное пособие. ВКТУ им Д. Серикбаева, Усть-Каменогорск, 2022 г., 118 стр. (6,89 п.л.) ISBN 978-601-208-723-9.
• Goundar S. Research Methodology and Research Method. Chapter 3. In book: Cloud Computing, Victoria University: Wellington, New Zealand, 2012, 43 pages. https://www.researchgate.net/project/Cloud-Computing-230
• Mishra S. B., Alok S. Handbook of Research Methodology A Compendium for Scholars & Researchers (Based on revised syllabus of research methodology of various universities) EDUCREATION PUBLISHING, New Delhi, India, 2017, 28 pages. ISBN: 978-1-5457-0340-3
• Caplan N.A. Asking the right questions: Demystifying writing assignments across the disciplines, Journal of English for Academic Purposes 41, 2019, 100776. Elsevier Ltd. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jeap.2019.100776

Further reading

• Pandey P., Pandey M. M. Research Methodology: Tools and Techniques, Bridge Center, Romania, European Union, 2015, 118 p. ISBN 978-606-93502-7-0
• Kumar R. Research Methodology. A step-by-step guide for beginners. The third edition C&M Digitals (P) Ltd, Chennai, India, 2011, 366p. ISBN 978-1-84920-300-5