Research Seminars

Code	18195
Year	2
Semester	S1
ECTS Credits	6
Workload	TP(30H)
Scientific area	Economics
Entry requirements	NA
Learning outcomes	This Curricular Unit (UC)'s main objective is to provide students with the basis for conducting and disseminating scientific research, particularly in the areas of Circular Economy and/or Energy Economics. The specific objectives of the UC are: - Know and be able to implement the different stages of the scientific research process; - Properly structure research work; - Understand and be able to implement scientific writing; - Instill in students ethical concerns associated with research; - Communicate research progress in a coherent and clear manner to specialist and non-specialist audiences; - Develop skills necessary for the presentation and defense of the dissertation.
Syllabus	PART I 1. PHASES OF THE SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH PROCESS Starting question Exploratory readings Problematic Analysis model Observation Analysis of results Conclusions 2. PREPARATION, STRUCTURE AND PRESENTATION OF RESEARCH WORK Preparation of dissertation work Formal structure of the dissertation Presentation of work and results 3. SCIENTIFIC WRITING General rules References and bibliographic citations PART II 4. Seminars to present and discuss the evolution of the research plan
Main Bibliography	Angrist, J.; Azoulay, P.; Ellison, G.; Hill, R.; Lu, S. F. (2017), Economic research evolves: Fields and styles, American Economic Review, 107(5), 293-97. Carvalho, J. E. (2009). “Metodologia do Trabalho Científico – “saber-fazer” da investigação para dissertações e teses”, 2ª ed., Escolar Editora Ethridge, D. (2004). "Research Methodology in Applied Economics", 2nd ed., Blackwell. Jonker, J.; Morgado, P. M.; Pennink, B. (2018), Metodologia de Investigação em Ciências Económicas -- Um guia conciso para estudantes de mestrado e doutoramento, Coimbra: Actual Editora. Quivy, R., & Campenhoudt, L. (2008). "Manual de Investigação em Ciências Sociais", 5ª ed., Lisboa: Gradiva – Publicações. Vilelas, J. (2017). “Investigação – O Processo de Construção do conhecimento”, 2ª ed. Edições Silabo Walliman, N. (2017). "Research methods: the basics", 2nd ed., Routledge. Another recommended bibliography according to the research theme.
Teaching Methodologies and Assessment Criteria	This UC is divided into two distinct parts. In the first part, through practical theoretical classes, students will gain knowledge about the scientific process and how to conduct scientific research. In the second part, students will be invited to present progress on their research plans, in open sessions. Students will be invited to interact either through their own presentations or through comments on their colleagues' work.
Language	Portuguese. Tutorial support is available in English.