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Learning outcomes |
Research classes aim to work on student autonomy in preparing a pre-research project, training and testing the ability to problematize reality, critical analysis and logical construction and linguistic correction of a scientific report. Develop in our students the ability to develop a pre-research project based on theoretical and methodological points of view. Develop advanced scientific research skills applied to Communication Sciences, with a focus on scientific research in strategic communication. Deepen understanding of the epistemological and methodological paradigms that structure contemporary research. Train students to design, implement and evaluate original research projects (including dissertations). Master qualitative, quantitative and mixed analysis methodologies and techniques. Produce rigorous and publishable scientific knowledge.
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Main Bibliography |
Becker, H. (2015), Writing tricks: to start and finish theses, books and articles. Rio de Janeiro: Zahar. Bell, Judith, (2004), How to Carry Out a Research Project, Lisbon:Gradiva. Biggam, J. (2008), Succeeding with Your Master’s Dissertation. NY: McGraw-Hill. Carvalho J. E., (2002), Methodology of scientific work, Lisbon, Escolar Editora. Eco, Umberto, (2003), How to write a thesis in human sciences, Lisbon: Editorial Presença. Eiroa, M. & Barranquero, A. (2017), Methods of Research in Communication and its Media. Madrid: Editoria. Mascarenhas, Oscar, (2016), The Historian Detective. Ethics and Investigative Journalism, Âncora Editora. Vilelas, José, (2020), Investigation - The Knowledge Construction Process, Edições Sílabo, (3rd Edition – Revised and Enlarged). Ruas, João, (2022), Manual of Research Methodologies - How to Make Research Proposals, Monographs, Dissertations and Theses, Escolar Editora, (2nd revised edition).
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