INITIAL STEPS IN PREPARING A SCIENTIFIC CONCEPT OUTLINE – FORMULATING THE PROBLEM AND DETERMINING THE RESEARCH SUBJECT

Milovan Vuković; Dejan Dašić; Aleksandra Vuković

doi:10.58984/smb2401075v

Authors

Milovan Vuković Technical Faculty in Bor, University of Belgrade, Serbia Author https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1715-1078
Dejan Dašić Faculty of Law, Security and Management "Constantine the Great" Nis; Faculty of Sport Belgrade, University Union – „Nikola Tesla, Belgrade, Serbia Author https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8245-1117
Aleksandra Vuković Academy of Technical and Art Applied Studies; Department: School fo Railroad Transport, Belgrade. Serbia Author https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4864-2080

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.58984/smb2401075v

Keywords:

research, methodology, draft of a scientific idea

Abstract

This paper focuses on the initial steps in preparing a scientific concept outline, with a particular emphasis on the process of formulating the problem and determining the research subject. The aim of the research is to analyze the key steps and strategies that researchers need to apply in this early stage of the research process to ensure clarity, relevance, and feasibility of their research plans. Basic concepts and definitions related to problem formulation are explored, emphasizing the importance of accurately identifying the research problem to be investigated. Various methods and techniques that researchers can use in the process of formulating the problem and determining the research subject are analyzed. Examples of best practices and case studies are presented to illustrate the application of these methods in different scientific disciplines.

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