The article raises the problem of development of analytical reading skills of working with scientific texts, which is one of the indicators of successful research activity of students. As practice and the results of the pilot study show, the majority of students have difficulties not only in preparation of the oral report, but also in reading scientific texts. To solve this problem, there are various methods, one of which is a technology of analytical reading. According to surveys of students, this technology has helped them develop and consolidate skills of working with scientific texts, that is necessary in the performance of tasks of independent work, in scientific communication, and in research activities.