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14666
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| Year |
1
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| Semester |
S2
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| ECTS Credits |
6
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| Workload |
OT(15H)/TP(45H)
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| Scientific area |
Communication Sciences
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Entry requirements |
NA
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Learning outcomes |
The Curricular Unit of Scientific Work Methodology in the Bachelor's Degree in Communication Sciences aims to understand the importance of the scientific process, along with theoretical approaches and investigative techniques, in the production of knowledge and the practice of social communication. Upon completing the program, students will be able to:
i) conduct critical analysis and problem-solving in the field; ii) develop the interpretation of academic texts, identifying reliable sources of information in articles, books, etc.; iii) design research projects, defining themes, research problems, objectives, formulating hypotheses, and analyzing collected data; iv) understand quantitative and qualitative methods, learn to collect, organize, and analyze data systematically; v) observe the ethical principles involved in scientific research, learn to avoid plagiarism, and ensure intellectual integrity; vi) recognize the interface between social communication and other areas of knowledge.
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Syllabus |
A. The Scientific Process in Social Sciences
A1. Scientific curiosity, systematic exercise, methodological rigor, and ethics
A2. The scientific method in communication sciences
A3. Research Paradigms: positivist, interpretative, and critical
A4. Identification of Research Methods
B. General Stages of the Research Process
B1. Topic selection
B2. Problem definition
B3. Theme or title
B4. Research delimitation
B5. Hypothesis formulation
B6. Research objectives
B7. Justification
B8. Literature review
B9. Methodology and methods
B10. Data collection, processing, and analysis
B11. Conclusion and general considerations
B12. Presentation of the research
C. Writing Technical and Scientific Texts
C1. Academic plagiarism
C2. Guidelines for good writing
C3. Sources, referencing, citation, and bibliography
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Main Bibliography |
Almeida, F., e outros (2015) A Fraude Académica no Ensino Superior em Portugal: um estudo sobre a ética dos alunos portugueses. Coimbra: Imprensa da Universidade de Coimbra.
Berger, A. A (2016) Media and Communication Research Methods. An Introduction to qualitative and quantitative approaches. Londres: Sage Publications.
Bryman, A. (2012) Social Research Methods. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
Couper, M. (2008) Designing Effective Web Surveys. Cambridge University Press.
Denzin, N.K. & Lincoln, Y.S. (eds.) (2005) The Sage Handbook of Qualitative Research, 3rd edition. Thousand Oaks, CA, London: Sage.
Keohane, RO, King, G & Verba, S. (1996) Designing Social Inquiry. Scientific inference in Qualitative Research. New Jersey: Princeton University Press.
Kumar, R. (2011) Research Methodology: a step-by-step guide for beginners. Londres: Sage Publications.
Lakatos, E. & Marconi, M. (1992) Metodologia do Trabalho Científico. São Paulo: Editora Atlas.
+Bibliografia a ser indicada nas aulas
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Teaching Methodologies and Assessment Criteria |
Most of the classes are theoretical-practical, with an expository component dedicated to the transmission of content and another of practical content in which the active participation of students is stimulated through interventions, debates and critical reflection exercises on the topics covered.
Throughout the semester students do individual work on a topic of their choice and develop - as a group and under the supervision of the teacher - a research proposal for a research problem of their choice.
At the end of the semester the students make presentations of the group work, in order to develop methodological knowledge, practical application of research methods and techniques, as well as interpretation and argumentation (written and oral).
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Language |
Portuguese. Tutorial support is available in English.
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