This manual in an accessible form outlines the main issues of organizing the research activities of students and ensuring the quality of its implementation in the preparation of final qualifying works (Jurisprudence 40.) 03. 01, 40. 04. 01; Pedagogical education 44. 03. 05, 44. 04. 01). The purpose of the manual is to prepare methodologically and methodically for the organization and registration of the results of research activities of undergraduate, specialist and master students of pedagogical and legal educational organizations of higher education . Normative requirements for such studies are given, methodological instructions for students on the application of scientific technologies and standards are formulated .. The annexes present the current models of documentation support for the preparation and protection of final work.