ISLA Santarém 7351

Research Methodologies

• ApresentaçãoPresentation

     
• ProgramaProgramme

  Introduction Nature and purpose of the course unit Justification of its importance Presentation of the basic bibliography Science and computer science The concept of science Computer science and its place in the body of knowledge Research methods and techniques The logic of research Characteristics of scientific research Stages of the scientific research process The problem Rationale Methodology Data collection and analysis Data processing software Presentation of conclusions Development of the project work Project work methodology Stages of project work Academic writing and plagiarism The bibliographic research process Description, evaluation, and comparison of information Exploration of a bibliographic reference manager Research ethics and deontology The use of tools based on Generative Artificial Intelligence in research  
• ObjectivosObjectives

  To explain the rules that must be followed in a dissertation or project report, as defined in the regulations governing dissertations and project work for second-cycle courses in force at the institution. To present fundamental concepts necessary for scientific research. To identify the stages involved in developing a dissertation or project work. Differentiate between the stages of the research process Practice the ability to review the appropriate bibliography At the end of the course, students should be able to: Plan research by combining theoretical and practical components Critically evaluate the role of research in the professional field, in the domain of knowledge and in the domain of know-how Prepare a master's thesis or project work Master the rules of citation (APA) Design and plan studies and research projects following ethical principles and making appropriate use of tools based on generative artificial intelligence
• BibliografiaBibliography

  Aguinis, H. (2024). Research Methodology: Best Practices for Rigorous and Impactful Research. SAGE Publications.  Ajimotokan, H. A. (2023). Research Techniques: Qualitative, Quantitative and Mixed Methods – A Handbook for Engineering and Technology Researchers. Springer Dawson, C. (2019). A-Z of Digital Research Methods. Routledge. Foroudi, P. & Dennis, C. (2024). Researching and Analysing Business, Research Methods in Practice. Routledge. Joslin, R. (2023). Project Management Methodologies, Governance and Success. Routledge.
• MetodologiaMethodology

  The syllabus will be approached using an expository, active and interrogative methodology. In order to consolidate knowledge, pedagogical activities will be developed, such as article analysis, critical reflection group work, practical exercises to simulate the various stages of an investigation process. In addition, students develop a research project proposal.
• LínguaLanguage

  Português
• TipoType

  Semestral
• ECTS

  6
• NaturezaNature

  Mandatory
• EstágioInternship

  Não
• AvaliaçãoEvaluation

  Avaliação contínua:

  - Trabalho de investigação individual (relatório e apresentação); 40%

  • Proposta de projeto de investigação ou de trabalho de projeto, individual (relatório e apresentação);

  60%.

  Avaliação final:

  Todos os estudantes que não tenham concluído com sucesso a avaliação contínua podem apresentar proposta de projeto de investigação ou de trabalho de projeto (100%), na época de avaliação definida pela instituição.