METHODOLOGY FOR USING DIGITAL TOOLS IN ACADEMIC WRITING AND SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH

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Today, the process of digital transformation in modern science, while placing new demands on researchers, also provides them with enormous opportunities. The methodology for using digital tools in academic activities is not only a technical skill, but also a system that ensures the compliance of research with international standards. The first process includes all stages, starting from literature analysis and ending with data processing and the formation of the final text.Digital search engines and visualization tools play an important role in the first stage of research. In this, unlike traditional search methods, today scientists are making effective use of intellectual networks such as Connected Papers or Research Rabbit. This methodology allows the researcher to understand the topic, identify the most cited central works, and find scientific "gaps". This, in turn, improves the quality of the literature analysis section and serves to scientifically substantiate the relevance of the topic.The methodology for working with bibliographic data has also been fundamentally improved.  Using managers such as Zotero, Mendeley or EndNote is not only a way to organize sources, but also a key tool for ensuring academic integrity. Automatic citation generation with these programs eliminates technical errors associated with the human factor and cases of unintentional "technical plagiarism". At the same time, synchronization of the database on several devices through cloud technologies guarantees the stability of research and data security.