BASICS OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AS A MANDATORY COMPONENT IN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS IN PHILOLOGY

Abstract

The article is devoted to an overview of the tasks of the discipline “Fundamentals of scientific research” as a mandatory component of educational programs in philology. The main tasks of the course “Fundamentals of scientific research” in the field of higher education are familiarization with the basic concepts and principles of scientific research. The course aims to familiarize students with the basic concepts and principles of scientific research, such as formulating a research question, developing a hypothesis, choosing research methods, collecting and analyzing data, etc. This will help students understand the process of conducting scientific research and be able to apply it; studying the methodology of scientific research. The course also aims to introduce students to basic methodological approaches to scientific research, such as qualitative and quantitative approaches, experimental and correlational research, and others. This will help students choose the most appropriate methodological approach for their research; development of scientific writing and presentation skills. The course is aimed at developing scientific writing skills, including writing scientific articles, reports and presentations. Students will learn the formatting and design of scientific works, as well as study the current rules of citation and reference to literary sources; study of ethical aspects of scientific research. The course aims to familiarize students with the ethical aspects of scientific research, such as maintaining confidentiality, respecting the rights of research participants, avoiding plagiarism and data fabrication. This will help students understand the importance of ethical standards in scientific activity and adhere to them. Academic integrity is the basis of trust in scientific research and the scientific community as a whole. Studying this topic helps to ensure the quality and reliability of scientific publications, which in turn increases the credibility of science and helps attract funding and support for further research.