Research process Sample Clauses

Research process. The two most important steps of research identified were the literature review and experiment. Literature review was named as an important and initial step in research by nine out of ten participants who explained it in the following terms: “get acquainted with the world situation”, “theoretical work/review/preparation”, “literature review”, “learn all the terms and delve into the topic”. Participant 3 described her process of literature review: When I started, for example, first, I was sitting in the library and reading Kazakhstani scientists in my field, their works, dissertations, monographs. Then, I started reading Russian and foreign authors. Now we have internet access, it is open, and at any time we can find what we need on the internet. (P3, Ph) The experiment was important for six participants, which can be explained by the peculiar nature of research where experiment can be applicable. Based on the participants’ responses research is typically started with literature review, setting up the purpose of the research, choosing methodology, and conducting experiment and analysis. The final step is consulting with a supervisor or a specialist to make improvements and receive an approval for a master or PhD thesis defense. This kind of approach was common among young faculty who recently obtained a master’s degree or faculty who supervise master and doctoral students themselves. Active researchers pointed out similar initial steps of research placing emphasis on determining the novelty or relevance of research in present time especially whether it is relevant for the Kazakhstani context. The last stage of their research results in the publication of an article or integrating the result into the industry. It seems that the perceptions vary because in most cases new discovery is not expected from a master level student. The main idea is to teach him/her the methodology of research and data collection and analysis procedures. Hence, when faculty do research themselves they have to take into account its novelty and relevance to be able to contribute to the existing pool of knowledge and publish in a respected journal. However, when it comes to the actual implementation of research operation, faculty face such impediment as bureaucracy in public procurement which prevents on-time delivery of materials and equipment. Participant 10 named it “circles of hell”. Public procurement is an extremely time-consuming process which can last for almost a year. Moreover,...

Research process