Code |
16601
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Year |
1
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Semester |
S1
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ECTS Credits |
6
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Workload |
TP(45H)
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Scientific area |
Social Sciences
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Entry requirements |
no requirements.
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Learning outcomes |
The main objective of this course is to train the students for the scientific research process. At the end of the semester, students should be able to: 1: Materialize a research project; 2. Carry out an investigation in an autonomous way.
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Syllabus |
1. The scientific research process; break with common sense and production of scientific thinking. 2. The research project: title, theme and problem, theoretical review, objectives and hypotheses, methodology and research design, schedule, references. 3. The materialization of the research: methodological procedures for data collection; treatment, analysis and interpretation of data and writing the scientific paper.
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Main Bibliography |
American Psychological Association (2010). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (7th ed.). Washington, DC: APA. Appolinário, F. (2012). Metodologia da ciência: filosofia e prática da pesquisa. São Paulo: Cencage Learning. Arias, F. (2012). El Proyecto de investigación. Caracas: Editorial Episteme. Biggam, (2008). Succeeding with Your Master’s Dissertation. NY: McGraw-Hill. Creswell, J. (2010). Projecto de pesquisa: métodos qualitativo, quantitativo e misto. Porto Alegre: Artmed. Jensen, K. (Ed.) (2002). A Handbook of Media and Communication Research. London: Routledge. Kumar, R. (2011). Research Methodology. A step-by-step guide for beginners. London: Sage. Quivy, R., & Campenhoudt, L.V. (2008). Manual de investigação em Ciências Sociais. Lisboa: Gradiva. Swetnam, D. (2004). Writing your dissertation. Oxford: How To Content.
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Teaching Methodologies and Assessment Criteria |
Todo o trabalho será orientado para a realização de exercícios em contexto de aula. Esta prática contínua, visa capacitar os alunos para a planificação, execução, apresentação e defesa das suas futuras dissertações. Tendo em conta os objectivos eminentemente práticos desta unidade curricular não haverá exame teórico final.
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Language |
Portuguese. Tutorial support is available in English.
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