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Learning outcomes |
Objectives
To provide the epistemological and methodological fundaments of scientific problems of the research process;
To develop relevant methodologies and techniques of the research practice;
To stimulate an autonomous attitude in conducting the scientific research process;
To qualify for the development of support practices in the formulation of a problem with rational and logically argumentation, in the research, systematization and organization of information;
To provide oriented instruments to a written and oral communication (structured, clear and consistent).
The learning outcomes are:
- Intellectual skills, for the epistemological and methodological fundaments of the scientific research process, methodologies and techniques of research and identification of the advantages and disadvantages of its use;
- Practical skills, centered in the literature and the state of the art, application of techniques of selection of bibliography and other resources with the analysis and synthesis of concepts, techniques, methods and techniques of research.
- Cross-cutting skills, evidencing abilities to conceptualize, organize and develop autonomous research activities.
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Syllabus |
I. Preliminary and Introductory questions on research in Social Sciences
1.1. Inherent criteria to scientific research to the acquisition of knowledge
1.2. Scientific curiosity, systematic exercise, methodological rigor and ethics
1.3. The rupture(s) with common sense and the pursuit of objectivity
1.4. Strategy as a research resource
II. Formulation of the question to Investigate and definition of objectives
2.1. The topic and originality, definition of general objectives and specific objectives
2.2. The starting question and the hypotheses
2.3. Ethics and plagiarism.
III. Identification of methods, techniques, sources, resources and database to be used in research;
3.1. Search planning and schedule
3.2. Sources, references, citations, fact sheets and list of references consulted
3.3. The empiria: research techniques applied to studies in International Relations
IV. Dissertation project;
V. Planning and elaboration of the conceptual framework;
VI. Selection and application of quantitative and qualitative analysis techniques
6.1. The importance of analyzing the data collected
VII. Planning and development of Skills and writing activities;
6.1. Preparation of the text: adding notes and bookmarks
6.2. Preparation of oral presentation and visual communication techniques
VIII. Analysis of theoretical-practical cases in the area of ??international relations.
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Main Bibliography |
ALBARELLO, Luc et al (1997). Práticas e Métodos de Investigação em Ciências Sociais. Lisboa: Gradiva.
ALMEIDA, João Ferreira de, PINTO, José Madureira (1982), A investigação nas Ciências Sociais. Lisboa: Editorial Presença.
BEAUD, M. et D.LATOUCHE (1992). L'art de la thèse: comment préparer et rédiger une thèse,un mémoire ou tout autre travail universitaire. Paris: La Découverte.
BELL, Judith (1993). Como realizar um projecto de investigação. Lisboa: Gradiva.
BOAVENTURA, Edivaldo M. (2004). Metodologia de pesquisa. São Paulo: Editora Atlas.
BRYMAN, Alan (2004). Social Research Methods, Oxford, Oxford University Press.
CAMPENHOUT, Luc Van (2003). Introdução à Análise dos Fenómenos Sociais, Lisboa, Gradiva
CEIA, Carlos (2006). Normas para Apresentação de Trabalhos Científicos. Lisboa: Presença.
FINK, A. (2009). Conducting research literature reviews: from the Internet to paper. Los Angeles: Sage Publications.
JOHNSON, J. e Reynolds, H. (2005). Working with Political Science Research Methods: Problems and Exercises. CQ Press
KLOTZ, A. e PRAKASH, D (2008). Qualitative Methods in International Relations: A Pluralist Guide (Research Methods). Palgrave Macmillan. LEEDY, P. D. e ORMROD, J. E. (2004). Practical Research: Planning and Design. Prentice Hall.
LAKATOS, Eva e Marconi, Marina (1989). Metodologia Científica, S. Paulo, Atlas Ed.
MARCONI, Marina e Lakatos, Eva, (1988). Técnicas de Pesquisa, S. Paulo, Atlas Ed.
QUIVY, Raymond e Campenhout, Luc Van (1992). Manual de Investigação em Ciências Sociais, Lisboa, Gradiva.
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