PRACTICUM GUIDELINES AND REGULATIONS (FOR MASTER’S STUDENTS)

TASHKENT STATE UNIVERSITY OF ORIENTAL STUDIES

PRACTICUM GUIDELINES AND REGULATIONS

(FOR MASTER’S STUDENTS)

T A SH K E N T – 2026

GENERAL PROVISIONS AND FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES

This Guideline establishes the procedure for organizing, conducting, monitoring, and assessing scientific (research) internship/practice for master’s students studying at the Tashkent State University of Oriental Studies. The document has been developed on the basis of Resolution No. 36 of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan dated March 2, 2015, “On Approval of the Regulation on Master’s Degree Programmes.”

Scope of Application

General Purpose of Scientific Practice

The principal purpose of scientific practice is to prepare master’s students for independent scientific research activity, to collect empirical, experimental, and theoretical materials for the master’s dissertation, as well as to develop competencies for applying modern scientific methodology in real research settings.

Fundamental Principles

General Responsibilities of the Master’s Student

-To strictly comply with the university’s internal regulations and standards of scientific ethics;

-To observe the internal labor regulations of the practice institution/base;

-To document and archive all collected data and sources;

-To consult regularly with the academic supervisor (at least once a week);

-To maintain the confidentiality of research findings, data, and intellectual property;

-To submit reports and required documents within the established deadlines;

-To comply with the instructions of the representative of the practice institution/base and the academic supervisor.

REGULATIONS OF SCIENTIFIC PRACTICE1.

1. Procedure for Admission to and Placement in Practice

1.      A master’s student shall be assigned to scientific practice on the basis of an order issued by the Rector of the university.

2.      The order shall be issued at least 10 (ten) working days prior to the commencement of the practice period.

3.      Each master’s student shall be provided with an assignment letter, an individual scientific practice programme, and a list of assigned tasks.

4.      The practice institution/base shall be determined based on the recommendation of the academic supervisor and with the approval of the Head of Department.

5.      Where opportunities exist to undertake practice at foreign scientific institutions, coordination shall be carried out with the International Cooperation Department, and an official agreement shall be concluded.

6.      A master’s student may undertake scientific practice at only one practice institution/base during an academic year.

2. Duration and Period of Practice

The duration of scientific practice shall be determined in accordance with the master’s degree curriculum:

The exact dates shall be approved annually by the Rector’s order on the organization of the academic year.

3. Attendance Requirements

1.      The student shall attend the practice site daily at the designated time and leave in accordance with the established schedule.

2.      In the event of absence from the practice site, the student shall notify the practice supervisor.

3.      In cases of illness, a medical certificate shall be submitted.

4.      Attendance below 80 percent of the total required attendance shall constitute grounds for an unsatisfactory evaluation of the practice.

4. Rules of Scientific Ethics and Professional Conduct

–           All sources shall be properly and fully cited, and plagiarism shall not be tolerated (to be verified through a plagiarism detection system);

–           Interaction with other staff members and administration at the practice institution/base shall be based on mutual respect;

–           Sharing information about the organization and its employees on social media without authorization is prohibited;

–           Corporate confidentiality and official information shall not be disclosed to third parties;

–           Dress code: students shall comply with the institution’s dress regulations or generally accepted professional standards.

Procedure for Maintaining the Research Diary

1.      The research diary shall be completed on each working day, documenting completed tasks, reviewed literature, observations, identified issues, and conclusions.

2.      Entries in the diary shall be written in Uzbek (or in the language of the dissertation, where applicable) in a clear, coherent, and academic style.

3.      The diary shall be submitted to the academic supervisor for review and signature (in electronic or printed form).

4.      Incomplete, unsigned, or insufficiently documented diaries requiring additional clarification shall not be considered during the assessment process.

5.      Upon completion of the practice, the diary shall be submitted to the academic supervisor together with the final report.

6. Preparation of Reports and Scientific Outputs

The final scientific report shall comply with the following requirements:

• The report shall be prepared in A4 format, using Arial 12 pt font, 1.5 line spacing, with 3 cm left margin and 2 cm margins on all other sides;
• The report shall be written in Uzbek; master’s students who have completed practice at foreign institutions shall additionally attach an extended annotation in English (500–700 words);
• The report cover page shall be prepared in the standard format, and all pages shall be numbered;
• The defense shall be conducted before the Departmental Scientific Commission at the designated date and time.

7. Procedure for Dispute Resolution and Complaints

1.      Any dispute arising during the practice period shall be reported to the academic supervisor either orally or in writing.

2.      The academic supervisor shall make every effort to resolve the issue within 3 working days.

3.      If unresolved, the matter shall be reviewed by the Head of Department and subsequently by the Dean.

4.      Where the student believes that their rights have been violated, an appeal may be submitted to the University Student Practice and Career Center.

8. Disciplinary Measures

The following actions shall constitute violations of scientific practice regulations:

• Absence from the practice site without valid justification;
• Falsification of documents and reports;
• Damage caused to the property of the institution/organization;
• Refusal to comply with the reasonable instructions of the academic supervisor.

In the event that the practice is assessed as unsatisfactory, the master’s student shall be retained for the academic year.

CHAPTER I. SCIENTIFIC PRACTICE: OBJECTIVES AND TASKS

For Year 2 Master’s Students of All Specializations

1.1. Objectives and Tasks

The primary objective of scientific practice is to develop independent scientific research skills in master’s students, to collect practical and theoretical materials related to the dissertation topic, and to enhance their ability to apply modern scientific methodology in real research settings.

Scientific practice addresses the following tasks:

–           To conduct an in-depth study and systematization of sources and literature related to the dissertation topic;

–           To become acquainted with the scientific research activities of the practice institution/base;

–           To collect primary data for the empirical part of the dissertation (including surveys, interviews, experiments, archival work, etc.);

–           To analyze and interpret collected data using scientific methods;

–           To prepare at least one scientific article or conference thesis/paper for publication;

–           To hold regular scientific discussions and consultations with the academic supervisor;

–           To prepare a draft of the relevant section (chapter) of the dissertation.

 1.3. Scientific Practice Bases

Scientific practice may be organized at the following institutions and organizations:

CHAPTER II. SCIENTIFIC ACTIVITIES OF THE MASTER’S STUDENT

2.1. Mandatory Scientific Activities

During the practice period, the master’s student shall carry out the following types of research activities depending on the specialization:

2.2. Types of Research

CHAPTER III. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ACADEMIC SUPERVISOR AND THE REPRESENTATIVE OF THE PRACTICE INSTITUTION/BASE

3.1. Responsibilities of the Academic Supervisor

The academic supervisor (university) shall perform the following responsibilities:

–           Develop and approve an individual practice programme related to the master’s student’s dissertation topic;

–           Conduct consultation sessions at least once a week (in person or remotely);

–           Provide scientific guidance on research methodology, sources, and data analysis;

–           Review and sign the research diary and interim reports;

–           Provide methodological and editorial assistance in the preparation of a scientific article or conference thesis/paper;

–           Evaluate the final report and submit an assessment/opinion to the commission.

3.2. Responsibilities of the Representative of the Practice Institution/Base

–           Assign the master’s student’s workplace and provide access to the necessary resources (archives, laboratories, databases);

–           Introduce the student to the institution’s regulations and safety requirements;

–           Provide methodological and practical support during the research process;

–           Prepare an official reference/evaluation report on the master’s student’s performance during the practice period (with signature and seal);

–           Where necessary, involve the master’s student in the institution’s internal events and meetings.

CHAPTER IV. REPORT STRUCTURE AND PRESENTATION

4.1. Structure of the Final Scientific Report

The master’s student’s final scientific report shall consist of the following mandatory sections:

4.2. Requirements for a Scientific Article

During the scientific practice period, the master’s student shall prepare at least one scientific article or conference thesis/paper. The following requirements shall apply:

• Length: scientific article – 8-15 pages; conference thesis/paper – 3-5 pages;
• Language: Uzbek, Russian, or English (corresponding to the dissertation language);
• Structure: abstract, keywords, introduction, main body, conclusion, and references;
• Journal: preference shall be given, where possible, to journals included in the Higher Attestation Commission (HAC/OAK) list or reputable international indexed publications (Scopus, Web of Science);
• The article manuscript shall be included in the appendix to the final report.

CHAPTER V. ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

CHAPTER VI. FINAL PROVISIONS

6.1. Amendments and supplements to this Guideline shall be made on the basis of a decision of the University Council.

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