analysis , , critical analysis
advanced research
basic research
to be engaged in research -
This research covers a wide field
after the study of the matter
humane studies
history and allied studies
pilot study ,
desk study
thorough examination ) ; ) ()
to carry on an investigation
the scientific method of inquiry
My study deals with the problems of.../ is devoted to the investigation of...
It touches upon the problems of...
The main purpose / goal / aim of it is...to find out / to define / to characterize / explore / to investigate / to analyze / to gain /.....
It is aimed at.....
I set myself a task to / of...
the tasks that face us / that we are faced with / are as follows....
Its objectives are the following:
we must apply.... to finding a solution ....,
comparative [experimental] method of investigation []
his method is to compare different versions
there are several methods of doing this
ampliative inference
a method that is attended by some risk ,
convenient method
to approximate to a solution of the problem
To use... approach(to)
interdisciplinary approach
We began the work by collecting material
we have two problems before us
data for study
laboratory data
adequacy of data
acceptance of a theory -.
application of a theory in actual practice
the backbone of a theory
to back up a theory with facts
to construct a theory (see construct II)
the results of the experiment contradicted this theory./agreed with the theory /
Field of Science and Research
Active Vocabulary
to do / to carry on / to carry out / to conduct research
to contribute to / to make a contribution to
to influence/to affect / to have an effect on / upon
to study / to make studies / to investigate / to explore
to put forward an idea
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to suggest an idea / a theory / a hypothesis
to advance / to develop/to modify a theory
to predict / to forecast / to foresee
to accumulate knowledge
field of science / research
a new area of research
current branch / field of research
latest/recent achievements / developments / advances
a(an) outstanding / prominent / world-known scientist / researcher
Tasks
A. Answer the questions:
1. What is your field of science / research?
2. What are the current issues in your field of science / research?
3. Have new areas of research appeared in recent years?
4. What is your particular area of research?
5. What are the latest achievements in your field of science / research?
6. Have many fundamental discoveries been made in your field of science / research?
7. Can you name some outstanding researchers in your field of science? What contribution have they made?
8. Do achievements in your branch of science/research influence everyday life? In what way?
9. What further developments can you predict in your field of science/research?
B. Complete the sentences which contain the words from the Active Vocabulary Section. Speak about your field of science/research.
1. I do research in the field of....
2. It is the science / a comparatively new branch of science that studies...
3. The field of science / research that I'm concerned with gathers knowledge about...
4. Major developments include advances in....
5. Remarkable advances have been made in....
6. The branches of science contributing a lot to progress in my field of research are....
7. My current field of science / research is....
8. It's difficult / not difficult to foresee / forecast / predict....
C. Work in pairs.
Ask for and give information on your field of science and research.
D. Act out the situation.
Two students are discussing the progress made in their fields of science and its influence on life today.
2. Research Problem
Active Vocabulary
to be due to
to arise from
to increase considerably
to be the subject of special / particular interest
to be studied comprehensively / thoroughly / extensively
to be only outlined
to be mentioned in passing
to be concerned with / to be engaged in the problem of
to deal with / to consider the problem of
to be interested in
to be of great/little / no interest/importance / significance / value / use to take up the problem to work on the problem
to follow / to stick to the theory / hypothesis / concept to postulate
to differ / to be different from a lot of / little / no literature is available on the problem the reason for the interest in the problem is...
Tasks
A. Answer the questions:
1. What is your research problem?
2. What is of special interest in the problem of your research?
3. What is the subject of your research?
4. Why has the interest in this problem increased considerably in recent years?
5. Do you follow / stick to any theory / hypothesis / concept? What is it?
6. What concept is your research based on?
7. How does your research differ from other studies of the same problem?
8. Is there much literature available on your research problem?
9. Is your research problem described comprehensively / thoroughly / extensively in literature?
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10. Is the problem only outlined or mentioned in passing?
11. What are the main aspects of the problem that have been considered?
