As part of a series of scientific seminars for PhD doctoral students, the Kazakh National Women’s Teacher Training University (QyzPU) held a training module titled “The Structure of Research Articles.”
The main goal of the module was to develop academic writing culture among young researchers and faculty members, enhance their competencies in conducting high-quality research, and prepare publications in accordance with international standards.
During the session, experienced scholars shared their knowledge and practical insights:
- Marzhan Nurbekova, Candidate of Chemical Sciences and Acting Associate Professor, delivered a presentation on “The Ethics of Scientific Research,” highlighting ways to prevent plagiarism and emphasizing the importance of academic integrity.
- Dr. Aigul Makhanova, PhD, gave a presentation titled “Strategies for Literature Search (Scopus, Web of Science, EBSCO, Google Scholar),” sharing effective techniques for working with international research databases.
- Edilbai Ospan, Candidate of Philological Sciences and Bolashak program alumnus, provided a detailed explanation of the IMRaD structure of research papers and stressed the importance of logical organization in academic writing.
- Nurakhmet Aytenov, Director of the Department of Science, spoke on “Publication Requirements and Predatory Journals: How to Recognize Risks,” offering practical advice on selecting reliable journals for publishing research work.
Throughout the module, participants received valuable information on preparing high-quality academic papers, adhering to ethical standards, and working with credible sources.
It is worth noting that the “Structure of Research Articles” module is part of an intensive series of scientific seminars for PhD students held at QyzPU. The program includes lectures and practical sessions conducted by experienced professors and experts.
The intensive course will continue until October 30, 2025.
