1.2.2 Make up questions to which the following phrases are the answers. The dialogue is between a research student and his scientific adviser

Scientific adviser: …?

Research student: Yes, I did. I tried hard to find the necessary information in various journals. But I could find nothing.

Scientific adviser: …?

Research student: Yes, of course. I also looked through English literature. But my knowledge of English still leaves much to be desired …!

Scientific adviser: …?

Research student: Of course I will! I‘m going to improve my English by attending the English language courses at the university.

1.2.3 Read the following dialogues in parts

Dialogue 1

Peter: Hallo, Mike!

Mike: Oh, Peter! Haven‘t seen you for ages! What are you doing here in Sumy? I know you live in Charkiv.

Peter: You are quite right. But this year I have become a post-graduate student of the Sumy State University. Do you remember that I was interested in research work when a student?

Mike: Oh, yes, I do. And, of course, you want to carry on research in applied statistics. Am I right?

Peter: Absolutely right you are. I have a particular interest in this field of knowledge.

Mike:That‘s fine! I congratulate you on a good beginning. They say: "Well begun is half done". I wish you success in your research.

Peter: Thanks a lot.

Dialogue 2

Post-graduate: What is your opinion of my last article?

Professor: There is a great deal in it that is new, and a great deal that is true …

Post-graduate: Do you really mean …?

Professor: … but it, unfortunately, happens that those portions which are new are not true, and those which are true are not new.

Dialogue 3

Post-graduate: I hear you said my new article was the worst I ever wrote.

Professor: No, I didn‘t. I said it was the worst article anybody ever wrote.

1.2.4 Read the text to find the answers to the following questions:

a) What does your research deal with?

b) What are you engaged in at present?

Taking a Post-Graduate Course

1 Last year by the decision of the Scientific Council I took post-graduate courses to increase my knowledge in economics. I passed three entrance examinations - in History, English and the special subject. So now I am a first year post-graduate student of the Sumy State University. I'm attached to the Statistics Department. In the course of my post-graduate studies I am to pass candidate examinations in philosophy, English and the special subject. So I attend courses of English and philosophy. I'm sure the knowledge of English will help me in my research.

2 My research deals with economics. The theme of the dissertation (thesis) is "Computer-Aided Tools for…". I was interested in the problem when a student so by now I have collected some valuable data for my thesis.

3 I work in close contact with my research adviser (superviser). He graduated from the Kyiv State University 15 years ago and got his doctoral degree at the age of 40. He is the youngest Doctor of Sciences at our University. He has published a great number of research papers in journals not only in this country but also abroadHe often takes part in the work of scientific conferences and symposia. When I encounter difficulties in my work I always consult my research adviser.

4 At present I am engaged in collecting the necessary data. I hope it will be a success and I will be through with my work on time.

1.2.5 Read passage 2 and answer the following questions: What is the theme of your dissertation?

1.2.6 Read passage 3 and speak about your research adviser according to the following plan:

1 Doctor's degree. 2 Scientific publications. 3 Participation in the work of scientific conferences.

1.2.7 Inform your colleague:

a) what candidate examinations you have already passed;

b) what the theme of your dissertation is;

c) how many scientific papers you have published;

d) if you are busy with making an experiment.

1.2.8 Study the text below (work in pairs). One reads the text, another supervises; then post-graduate students change their parts

My research work

I’m an economist in one of the Sumy auditing firms. My special subject is accounting. I combine practical work with scientific research, so I’m a doctoral candidate (соискатель). I’m doing research in auditing which is now widely accepted in all fields of economy. This branch of knowledge has been rapidly developing in the last two decades. The obtained results have already found wide application in various spheres of national economy. I’m intested in that part of auditing which includes its internal quality control. I have been working at the problem for two years. I got interested in it when a student. The theme of the dissertation is “Internal quality control of audit services”. The subject of my thesis is the development of an effective internal quality control system for audit firm services. I think this problem is very important nowadays as a major portion of public accounting practice is involved with auditing. In making decisions it is necessary for the investors, creditors and other interested parties to know whether the financial statements may be relied on. Hence there should be an internal control of auditing operations for insuring the fairness of presentation. My work is both of theoretical and practical importance. It is based on the theory developed by my research adviser, professor S. Petrov. He is head of the department at the Sumy State University. I always consult him when I encounter difficulties in my research. We often discuss the collected data. These data enable me to define more precisely the theoretical model of the audit internal quality system. I have not completed the experimental part of my thesis yet, but I’m through with the theoretical part. For the moment I have 4 scientific papers published. One of them was published in the US journal. I take part in various scientific conferences where I make reports on my subject and participate in scientific discussions and debates. I’m planning to finish writing the dissertation by the end of the next year and prove it in the Scientific Council of the Sumy State University. I hope to get a Ph. D. in Economics.

1.2.9 Read the text again to find the answer to the following questions:

1 What are you?

2 What is your special subject?

3 What field of knowledge are you doing research in?

4 Have you been working at the problem long?

5 Is your work of practical or theoretical importance?

6 Who do you collaborate with?

7 When do you consult your scientific adviser?

8 Have you completed the experimental part of your dissertation?

9 How many scientific papers have you published?

10 Do you take part in the work of scientific conferences?

11 Where and when are you going to get Ph.D. degree?

1.3 Make a list of the most important points for you in the text

1.3.1 Speak about your research work using the chosen points

1.3.2 Learn and dramatize the dialogue. Make up your own dialogue on the same subject

A: Next Monday there'll be an extra department meeting. Peter Smirnov has finished his doctoral thesis and we are going to discuss it.

B: I like him. He is a talented scientist. He has been working hard for his doctorate for 5 years and showed remarkable ability as a researcher.

A: He deserves a high academic degree.

1.3.3 Make up dialogues on the following situations. If possible use the terminology of your own field of research

The scientific adviser and his post-graduate are discussing the new idea that young researcher has put forward (выдвинул). The post-graduate is very talented and the prominent scientist is eager (очень хочет) to support and stimulate him.

Key phrases

To discuss one's idea; How very interesting; Let us see what we can do about it; there are gaps in (пробелы) your knowledge; I'll fill up my gap of knowledge in the library; I want to know everything possible in the field of my research; it is necessary to consider the facts.

1.3.4 Use the following situations to start a short talk:

1 Your scientific adviser has looked through your paper meant for the conference. He is making some critical remarks now.

1 You are upset about your research findings. You can't get any positive result. Your friend tries to cheer you up.