INCLUSION OF STUDENTS OF SCIENCES SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH IN ACCOUNTING: A REVIEW IN THE FEDERAL UNIVERSITIES IN SOUTHERN BRAZIL

Abstract

This research aims to analyze the inclusion of undergraduates in Accounting from the Federal Universities of southern region of Brazil in the practice of scientific research with regard to reading, preparation and publication of scientific articles. In relation to nature, it is descriptive and has a qualitative approach. To achieve the goal we designed a questionnaire with 16 questions, sent to students who are studying Accountancy in six federal universities in southern Brazil that offer this course. Altogether 262 students answered the questionnaires. Based on the responses, the majority (225 students) has performed a reading of at least one scientific article and the biggest reason for this reading was the elaboration of an academic work and demand for some discipline. Regarding the preparation of articles, 120 students said they had written at least one scientific article, and most of these articles were drawn up by the requirement of some discipline. Still regarding the preparation, students have pointed out difficulties in performing the lack of time and difficulty in data collection. Finally, regarding the publication, it was found that, of the 120 students who drew up articles, only 50 submitted for any event and / or journal. And of these, 40 students have published at least one of the articles written. We conclude therefore that although the students read scientific papers, it should be more encouraged to composing them and publish them. Thus, besides bringing benefits to students, it also contributes to society through the dissemination of new knowledge through research.