| Code |
17249
|
| Year |
2
|
| Semester |
S1
|
| ECTS Credits |
6
|
| Workload |
T(30H)/TP(15H)
|
| Scientific area |
Biochemistry
|
|
Entry requirements |
Not applicable.
|
|
Learning outcomes |
The learning objectives of this curricular unit aim to develop essential competences in the process of scientific research, from understanding its foundations and the scientific method to its practical application in academic and professional contexts. Students should be able to search for, critically analyse, and communicate scientific information with rigour, ethics, and clarity. These objectives are aligned with active teaching methods that combine theoretical–practical classes, guided research, article analysis, academic writing, and the simulation of scientific paper submission. The methodology promotes learning through practice, collaborative work, and critical reflection, ensuring coherence between teaching and the competences to be developed in research, communication, and scientific integrity.
|
|
Syllabus |
I – Fundamentals of Scientific Research and the Scientific Method: concept of science and research applied to Industrial Chemistry; principles of the scientific method and stages of the research process.
II – Research and Scientific Writing Methodologies: bibliographic research in scientific databases (Scopus, Web of Science); search strategies and reference management (Mendeley); criteria for selecting and evaluating scientific articles; structure and writing of articles, reports, and dissertations; academic writing and citation standards.
III – Strategies for Scientific Communication: preparation and presentation of posters and oral communications; critical analysis of scientific articles; preparation and defence of posters in a seminar context.
IV – Scientific Publication Process: preparation of a bibliographic review (mini-review article); simulation of submission to scientific journals; compliance with author guidelines; selection of journals and reviewers;
|
|
Main Bibliography |
Databases and scientific journals
M. Davis, “Scientific Papers and Presentations”, Elsevier, Academic Press, 2nd Ed., New York, 2005.
E. Estrela; M.A. Soares; M.J. Leitão, “Saber escrever uma tese e outros textos”, D. Quixote, 3ª ed., Lisboa, 2006.
Pocinho, M. “Metodologia de Investigação e Comunicação do Conhecimento Científico”, Lidel 2012
Fortin, M.F. “O processo de investigação”, 5ªEdição, Lusociência, 2009.
|
|
Teaching Methodologies and Assessment Criteria |
Assessment is continuous and based on the student’s active participation, the quality of the work produced, and the ability to apply the acquired knowledge critically and practically.
Assessment Components:
Class performance and participation: 10%
Writing of the bibliographic review (mini-review article): 30%
Simulation of submission to a scientific journal: 20%
Scientific poster (design, conception, and defence): 30%
Oral presentation of the review article submission process: 10%
For approval in the curricular unit, students must submit all the required assessment components.
|
|
Language |
Portuguese. Tutorial support is available in English.
|