PROJECT CONCEPT FOR AN ANALITICAL ARTICLE IN WORK WITH STUDENT SCIENTIFIC CIRCLE AS A METHODOLOGICAL APPROACH TO PROBLEM-BASED LEARNING AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

Abstract

This article describes the implementation pathway of a project in which students from a scientific circle write an analytical article using resources obtained through bibliometric analysis of publications on stroke pathophysiology research. The members of the Histology and Embryology Department's student scientific circle are students with a strong interest in deepening their knowledge on the subject and a desire to participate in experimental research. First-year students have limited knowledge of morphological disciplines and biochemistry necessary for writing a scientific article in the biomedical field, where the subject may involve pathophysio­logical processes, disorders, and pathological conditions in diseases. However, there are no limitations when it comes to analyzing trends in the study of the research topic and the writing style of articles in scientific journals. The concept of the article-writing project involves selecting publications from the open NCBI library, analyzing the research subject, creating a classifier or electronic catalog for entering data from articles, conducting analysis, and forming conclusions. The approach to obtaining quantitative parameters involves developing a classifier or parameter table for analyzing published works – types of research methods, the number of methods used, key objectives, etc. The final task of the student scientific circle’s project is to prepare an analytical report, give a public presentation, and write a manuscript. The developed typical mini-project for writing an article is a useful tool for exploring current trends in the chosen research subject. The proposed project provides an opportunity to prepare for writing a scientific article in the form of a meta-analysis, which is a significant step in the development of students’ critical thinking, analytical skills, and the discovery of their personal potential.