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Methodology of scientific research_076

Course Annotation

«Methodology of scientific research»

Recommended for master's degree students

The aim of this courseis to equip students with comprehensive knowledge and skills in the methodology and organisation of scientific research.

The interdisciplinary connections of this disciplineare determined by the specifics of training master’s degree students in programme subject area "076 Entrepreneurship and Trade", specialising in "Innovative entrepreneurship and digital leadership". The course is based on the theoretical and methodological foundations of research organisation and incorporates methodological principles from related economic disciplines, including professional research, innovative entrepreneurshipand more.

Learning outcomes, teaching methods, and assessment tools:

Table 1 – Teaching methods and assessment tools for the course "Methodology of scientific research" in relation to learning outcomes

Learning Outcome

Teaching Methods

Assessment Methods

1.

Knowledge:

1.1

understanding the essence and content of the philosophy of scientific research, key approaches to analysing the evolution of scientific knowledge, and principles of organising scientific activity.

 

understanding the essence and content of the philosophy of scientific research, key approaches to analysing the evolution of scientific knowledge, and principles of organising scientific activity.

 

presentations, quizzes, tests, coursework, modular assignments, examination

1.2

key stages in the development of economic science, subject and methodology of modern economic science, structure of the disciplinary matrix in economics.

 

key stages in the development of economic science, subject and methodology of modern economic science, structure of the disciplinary matrix in economics.

 

1.3

conceptual aspects of scientific research, principles of formulating research problems and selecting research instruments, theoretical and empirical research methods, universal classifiers of scientific literature.

 

conceptual aspects of scientific research, principles of formulating research problems and selecting research instruments, theoretical and empirical research methods, universal classifiers of scientific literature.

 

1.4

the essence and fundamental values of academic integrity, principles and approaches to ensuring academic integrity in higher education, types of academic misconduct and legal aspects of its prevention, plagiarism detection software.

 

the essence and fundamental values of academic integrity, principles and approaches to ensuring academic integrity in higher education, types of academic misconduct and legal aspects of its prevention, plagiarism detection software.

 

1.5

international scientometric databases and their quantitative indicators, methods for evaluating the effectiveness of scientific research, mechanisms for commercialising intellectual property.

 

international scientometric databases and their quantitative indicators, methods for evaluating the effectiveness of scientific research, mechanisms for commercialising intellectual property.

 

1.6

structure of a scientific report, forms of presenting research findings, main types of qualification works, stages of preparing and defending a master's dissertation, requirements for writing a dissertation and an abstract.

 

structure of a scientific report, forms of presenting research findings, main types of qualification works, stages of preparing and defending a master's dissertation, requirements for writing a dissertation and an abstract.

 

1.7

qualification requirements for researchers, forms of training scientific and academic staff, principles of rational organisation of research activities.

 

qualification requirements for researchers, forms of training scientific and academic staff, principles of rational organisation of research activities.

 

2.

Skills & Competencies:

2.1

generating original research ideas, selecting and effectively applying modern research methodologies, organising research activities

seminars, discussions

presentations, quizzes, tests, coursework, modular assignments

2.2

defining research topics, selecting theoretical frameworks, formulating logical research procedures, choosing appropriate research methods, searching for relevant information, structuring a master's dissertation. | seminars, discussions, case studies

seminars, discussions, case studies

2.3

conducting plagiarism checks on scientific publications

developing academic writing skills

2.4

assessing the effectiveness of scientific research, determining the impact factor of academic journals

coursework

2.5

planning and forecasting professional development, applying acquired knowledge to research projects |

seminars, discussions, teamwork

3.

communication skills

developing teamwork abilities:

seminars, discussions, teamwork

presentations, coursework, examination

3.1

ability to formulate effective communication strategies

3.2

conveying research findings to both experts and non-experts

4.

responsibility & autonomy

understanding personal responsibility for professional or managerial decisions and recommendations affecting business operations:

reports, analytical tasks

presentations, modular assignments, examination

4.1

critical analysis and evaluation of contemporary scientific advancements in research and practical applications;

4.2

planning, coordinating, and implementing research processes

 

independent thinking, idea formulation, and hypothesis generation

Course Topics

  1. Fundamentals of Research Methodology

  2. Evolution of Economic Science and Its Methodology

  3. Research Techniques and Applied Tools

  4. Academic Integrity and Research Ethics

  5. Evaluation of Research Effectiveness

  6. Presentation and Validation of Research Findings

  7. Training of Academic and Research Personnel

Teaching Staff

Prof. Inna Riepina– doctor of economics, professor, department of business economics and entrepreneurship, e-mail: inna.riepina@kneu.edu.ua

Assoc. Prof. Olena Kuzmenko– candidate of economic sciences, associate professor, department of business economics and entrepreneurship, e-mail:kuzmenko.olena@kneu.edu.ua

Recommended Literature

1.      Halian, O.V.Methodology and Organisation of Scientific Research: Educational and Methodological Publication. Lutsk: Vezha-Druk, 2021. 26 p.

2.      Danylyan, O. H.Methodology of Scientific Research: Textbook. O. H. Danylyan, O. P. Dzyoban. Kharkiv: Pravo, 2019. 368 p.

3.      Medvid, V. Yu., Danko, Yu. I., Koblyanska, I. I.Methodology and Organisation of Scientific Research (in Structural-Logical Schemes and Tables): Study Guide. Sumy: Universytetska Knyha, 2020. 219 p.

4.      Samsonov, V. V., Silvestrov, A. M., Tatchynina, O. M.Methodology of Scientific Research and Examples of Its Application: Study Guide. Kyiv: NUFT, 2022. 385 p.

5.      Starosta, V. I.Methodology of Scientific Research: Educational and Methodological Guide for Independent Study by Students. 2nd ed., revised and expanded. Uzhhorod: UzhNU, 2023. 72 p.

Last redaction: 20.02.25