Collaboration Strategy of Lecturers and Students in Improving Research Quality in the Accounting Department
Ramdhansyah, Yulita Triadiarti, Andri Zainal, Taufik Hidayat

Universitas Negeri Medan

Abstract

This study aims to explore collaboration strategies between lecturers and students that can be designed and implemented effectively to improve the quality of research in the Accounting Department, Faculty of Economics, Universitas Negeri Medan. Using a qualitative approach, this study was conducted in the Accounting Department, Faculty of Economics, Universitas Negeri Medan where data collection was carried out through interviews and document observation. The results of the study indicate that the forms of collaboration that occur in the Accounting Department include collaboration in lecturer research projects, theses based on lecturer research themes, student involvement in lecturer academic seminars and forums, and joint writing of scientific articles. The level of student involvement varies, from mere data collection assistants to main authors in joint publications. Strategies to strengthen collaboration include the implementation of course-based research programs, the formation of permanent research teams between lecturers and students, the regular holding of methodology and scientific writing workshops, the integration of research activities into the student academic assessment system, and the provision of incentives to students involved in research collaborations.

Keywords: Accounting Department, Lecturers, Research Collaboration, Students

Topic: Social Science, Linguistics, Foreign Language and Humanities