Assessing Students’ Digital Skills in Writing Research Papers

Assessing Students’ Digital Skills in Writing Research Papers

Enkhjargal Dashdorj¹, Munkhdelger Tsevegjav², Sarantuya Erdenedavaa³, Nomon Odemrgen⁴, Purevdulam Altantsetseg⁵

¹Educational Studies, Mongolian National University of Education (MSUE)

²Law school of CITI University 

³Shihihutug University of Mongolia

⁴Business school of Mongolian National University

⁵Business school of CITI University

Publication Information

Journal Title: International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS)
Author(s): Dashdorj, Enkhjargal ;Tsevegjav, Munkhdelger ; Erdenedavaa, Sarantuya ;Odemrgen, Nomon ; Altantsetseg, Purevdulam
Published On: 12/20/2025
Volume: 9
Issue: 3s
First Page: 6506
Last Page: 6514
ISSN: 2454-6186

Cite this Article Dashdorj, Enkhjargal ;Tsevegjav, Munkhdelger ; Erdenedavaa, Sarantuya ;Odemrgen, Nomon ; Altantsetseg, Purevdulam ; Assessing Students’ Digital Skills in Writing Research Papers, Volume 9 Issue 3s, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS),6506-6514 Published on 12/20/2025, Available at https://rsisinternational.org/journals/ijriss/articles/assessing-students-digital-skills-in-writing-research-papers/

Abstract

Universities around the world are working towards becoming research universities. The emergence of online research databases (Web of Science, ResearchGate, Google Scholar, Scopus, Academia, etc.) has created opportunities for researchers to learn about research from anywhere in the world. Students studying at the undergraduate level have not learned the course “Scientific Research Methodology”. However, it is not enough for graduate students to study the course traditionally, but only 2-3 credit hours, and they unable to perform research practice to a sufficient extent. Although students aim to increase their digital skills and English language knowledge and skills through social networks and short and medium-term training, they do not make any efforts or efforts to increase their electronic research skills, which has the consequence of being lacking in the mandatory skills of graduates of the new century. In addition to the teaching staff, a library, and a technology-based learning model are important for increasing students’ research skills, which are lacking in Mongolia. This study aims to assess students’ digital skills and electronic skills in writing research papers using English. The sample of the study was collected from undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students in public and private universities. When comparing English language proficiency and research skills, (p=0.002<0.005) there was a weak direct correlation, and the correlation was statistically significant. This study has theoretical and practical significance and will provide recommendations to policymakers and decision-makers in the future to put research into economic circulation and evaluate the knowledge economy.

Keywords:  Research skills, digital skills, English language skills