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

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.