Section outline

  • Collapse Expand

    Introduction

    Collapse all Expand all
    Welcome to Guidelines for Publishing Your Research Findings in English e-course!
     

     

     

    The course is organised in three modules. The first and second modules form the learning phase, you will focus on types of databases and citation software as well as research language trends and features respectively. The third module is the practice phase. You are asked to write an abstract following the guidelines provided and submit it for the final evaluation. 

    To get more information on grading policy and assessment criteria, please check the folder Course Assessment Policy. 

    IMPORTANT: Take a couple of minutes to read and fill in the Course Learning Support Agreement as a necessary condition to start the course. Failure to comply with this procedure will deny your access to the course as a full-fledged participant. 

    For questions or comments related to this section do not hesitate to reach us using the General Forum below. 

  • Collapse Expand

    Module I: Navigate abstract and citation databases / Работа с реферативными и библиографическими базами данных

    Highlighted

    In Block 1 of this Module we will look into different types and classification of databases (Google Scholar, Scopus, Web of Science and ORCID). Block 2 discusses citations and citation management software.


    • Students must
      Mark as done

      Block 1. Types and Сlassification of Databases

      Watch this video to get the general overview of citation databases:

    • Video 1 File
      Students must
      View
    • Lecture transcript File
      Students must
      Mark as done
    • Students must
      Mark as done

      Topic 1.1 Google Scholar

      These videos offer general information on Google Scholar and present effective guidelines on how to use it for academic research. Watch them and complete the task below.

    • Google Scholar (introductory video) File
      Students must
      View
    • Google Scholar (video 2) URL
      Students must
      View
    • Lecture transcript File
      Students must
      Mark as done
    • Practical Task: Google Scholar Assignment
      Students must
      Make a submission
    • Students must
      Mark as done

      Topic 1.2 SCOPUS

      In this part of the module you will learn some key Scopus features that will help you get the research material you want easily and quickly, and without compromising on quality.

      To achieve this goal, please go through the folder with the enclosed articles first and then refer yourself to the tasks described below.

    • Scopus reading files Folder
      Students must
      View
    • Scopus: test Quiz
      Students must
      Receive a grade
      Receive a passing grade
    • Practical Task: Scopus Independent Challenge Assignment
      Students must
      Make a submission
    • Students must
      Mark as done

      Topic 1.3 Web of Science (WoS) 

      This part of Block 1 discusses another citation database with its search functionalities. It also offers practical tips on how to use it more efficiently when searching for relevant scientific information.

      To successfully complete it, please study the enclosed material in the sequence provided below. To check the learning outcomes, complete the task in line with the due requirements.

    • To read: What is Web of Science? Page
      Students must
      View
    • To read: What are the registration instructions? File
      Students must
      View
    • To watch: searching tips in Web of Science URL
      Students must
      View
    • Practical Task Web of Science Assignment
      Students must
      Make a submission
    • Students must
      Mark as done

      Topic 1.4 ORCID

      The final part of Block 1 is dedicated to Open Researcher and Contributor ID (ORCID). Why do we need it? And how can we register? These questions are all covered in the next subsection. To challenge your practical skills and knowledge, complete the tasks linked below. 

    • To read: Why do you need your ORCID ID? Page
      Students must
      View
    • ORCID: Test Quiz
      Students must
      Receive a grade
      Receive a passing grade
    • Practical Task: ORCID ID Assignment
      Students must
      Make a submission
    • Students must
      Mark as done

      Block 2. Format and Generate Citations: Citation Management Software

      You have probably heard your professor talk about the importance of including citations in your research paper. But what exactly are citations? When should we make them, and why are they so important? Read on for citation basics.

    • To read: Three Ws about Citations Page
      Students must
      View
    • To read: Citation Styles Page
      Students must
      View
    • To read: Citation Software Tools Page
      Students must
      View
    • Practical Task Forum
      Students must
      Make forum posts: 1
    • Students must
      Mark as done

      Further reading:

      While going through the texts of this section, you could have probably encountered some terms and concepts we would like you to feel more confident about. Here are some of them:  Parenthetical Citation vs Footnote; Reference List, Works Cited Page and Bibliography 

  • Collapse Expand

    Module II: Adjust Your Language For Research / Особенности составления научного текста на английском языке

  • Collapse Expand

    Module III: Write Your Abstract / Практические рекомендации для составления аннотации на английском языке

    • Students must
      Mark as done

      Block 1. Developing an abstract template

      In this part of the course you will learn about different types of abstracts and get practical tips on how to structure your abstract.

    • Watch this video about abstract structure File
      Students must
      View
    • Lecture transcript File
      Students must
      Mark as done
    • Students must
      Mark as done

      Block 2. Guidelines for writing your abstract

      In this part of the course, you will learn how to write your research abstract. The road to the perfect abstract may be bumpy, but the content of this block will encourage you to stay committed to the process. 

    • Reading materials Folder
      Students must
      View
    • To learn: Helpful phrases for abstract writing File
      Students must
      View
    • Quick self-check. Choice
      Students must
      Make a choice
    • Forum Discussion: What makes a good abstract?
      Students must
      Make forum posts: 1
    • Practical Task Workshop
      Students must
      View
      Receive a grade
    • Final Test Quiz
      Students must
      Receive a grade
      Receive a passing grade