The skills required during the research process and when writing a scientific article largely coincide: first of all, the ability to plan and self-organize, and attention to the smallest details. It is necessary to adhere to a certain structure of the text, use formulations and phrases used in the chosen field, and correctly format references to the works of other authors.

Avoid complex sentences and wording. Write, focusing on the widest possible audience and regularly check the text in the Anti-Plagiarism system.

Use bibliographic managers to design citations.

Structure of an article for publication in Scopus journalsand WOS

1. Heading

– make the title simple and most fully reflect the content of the article, at the same time it should be easy to understand. Try to be concise.

2. Abstract

– make the summary short. There is no need to “compact” as many details as possible there. Your job is to attract the reader with your first statement.

3. Introduction

– When writing the introduction, think about what is most important about your research and explain why. Explain the history and background of your research and focus on the most important questions and issues.

4. Results and discussion

– make this part concise but informative.

– pay attention to the most important parts, not small details.

– remember that discussing unexpected results is no less important than discussing expected results.

5. References

– make sure that your reference list is up to date, add modern publications to it.

– use programs to manage links and sources.

General recommendations for writing an article

• Schedule time in advance to write your article.
• Use the time when you think best.
• Use mostly your own words.
• Always cite the source if the fact or idea is not your own.
• Read the article several times before submitting it to the journal.
• Let other scientists read the work and get their feedback.
• Do not hesitate to contact librarians: they have knowledge of the best modern resources and will always be happy to help you.

There is a test to evaluate the quality of a scientific journal to avoid publication in potentially predatory publications. The MK predator test allows you to determine the likelihood of a scientific journal being included in the list of “predatory” publications based on an assessment of the journal’s website and data from open sources. It should be noted that indexing in scientific databases andhigh percentile is not a guaranteethat the journal follows the ethics of scientific publications. Therefore, it is better to make a preliminary assessment using this tool. To assess the quality of a scientific journal, in order to avoid publications in potentially predatory publications, you can check on the Narxoz University website:https://narxoz.edu.kz/journalcheck