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Methods for Scientific Work

Methods for Scientific Work

Code	17535
Year	1
Semester	S2
ECTS Credits	6
Workload	TP(45H)
Scientific area	Communication Sciences
Entry requirements	NA
Learning outcomes	The Scientific Work Methodology classes aim to develop students' autonomy in preparing a mini-research project, training and testing their ability to question reality, critically analyse and construct logical and linguistically correct scientific work. To develop students' ability to develop a mini-research project based on theoretical and methodological foundations. To further develop scientific work skills applied to Communication Sciences. To deepen understanding of the epistemological and methodological paradigms that structure contemporary research. To enable the design, implementation and evaluation of original research projects. To master qualitative, quantitative and mixed analysis methodologies and techniques. To produce rigorous scientific knowledge.
Syllabus	1 – Epistemological Foundations of Science: contemporary theoretical frameworks – Research paradigms and hybrid approaches – Complex ethical issues (digital privacy, sensitive data, AI, consent in online environments). 2 – Problematisation and Formulation of Objects of Study – Formulation of research problems and questions – Construction of conceptual models. 3 – Literature Review and Construction of the State of the Art. Methods of theoretical synthesis – Strategies for identifying research gaps. 4 – Research Designs and Methods – Qualitative research – Quantitative research – Mixed methods – Digital methods. 5 – Data Collection, Construction and Analysis. 6 – Writing and Presentation of Scientific Work.
Main Bibliography	Alves, M. P. (2019). Escrever na universidade. Pactor. Bachelard, G. (1996). A formação do espírito científico. Contraponto. Bardin, L. (2016). Análise de conteúdo. Edições 70. Bastos, C., & Travancas, I. (Orgs.). (2010). Métodos de pesquisa em comunicação: Novos olhares, práticas e desafios. Editora UFRJ. Becker, H. S. (2007). Writing for social scientists: How to start and finish your thesis, book, or article (2nd ed.). University of Chicago Press. Belcher, W. L. (2019). Writing your journal article in twelve weeks (2nd ed.). University of Chicago Press. Brandão, E. (2002). Introdução à análise do discurso. Universidade de Aveiro. Creswell, J. W. (2014). Projeto de pesquisa: Métodos qualitativo, quantitativo e misto. Penso. Eco, U. (2007). Como se faz uma tese. Presença. Miles, M. B., Huberman, A. M., & Saldaña, J. (2014). Qualitative data analysis: A methods sourcebook (3rd ed.). SAGE. Severino, A. J. (2017). Metodologia do trabalho científico (4.ª ed.). Cortez.
Language	Portuguese. Tutorial support is available in English.