ISLA Santarém 7351

Research Methodologies

• ApresentaçãoPresentation

  This course introduces principles of scientific research, including hypothesis formulation, data collection, statistical analysis, and reference standards such as APA for dissertations. Students learn to design rigorous and ethical studies, preparing them for master's projects such as dissertations or internships. The approach combines theory and practice for academic excellence.
• 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

  1. Introduction.   2. Science and Computer Science.  3. The logic of research.  4. The development of project work.  5. Academic writing and plagiarism.  5.1. The bibliographic research process.  5.2. Description, evaluation, and comparison of information.  5.3. Exploration of a bibliographic reference manager.  5.4. Research ethics and deontology. 5.5. The use of tools based on Generative Artificial Intelligence in research.
• 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.