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Social Research Methodology

Presentation

 Social Research Methodology is a unit of central interest in preparing students for carrying out work throughout the course as it promotes the consolidation of knowledge and the acquisition and development of operational and analytical-reflective skills required to construct the object . This unit is the first moment of reflection on issues of common sense and knowledge. 

Part of this Programme

Social Work

Level of Qualification|Semesters|ECTS

| Semestral | 5

Year | Type of course unit | Language

1 |Mandatory |Português

Code

ULHT119-14060

Recommended complementary curricular units

Statistics for Social Sciences; Research Seminar in Social Work I; Research Seminar on Social Work II

Prerequisites and co-requisites

n/a

Professional Internship

Não

Syllabus

1. Knowledge in the social sciences Scientific knowledge / Common sense Knowledge in the exact sciences and social sciences The epistemological rupture;

2- Presentation, reasoning and justification of the theme

2.1- Research Questions

2.2- Review of the literature and theory in the construction of the object of study;

2.2.1 - Construction of a reading sheet

2.3- The construction of a conceptual framework;

2.4- Definition of research objectives and questions;

3- The problematic

3.1- The analysis model

4- Universe and sample (types of samples)

5- Research Methods and Techniques

6- APA Standard

Objectives

This UC has the following objectives: To address the complexity of the investigation process and the use of epistemology; Study research models for the analysis of social phenomena; Identify the object of investigation and build a conceptual framework; Cite bibliography according to APA norms; Identify common sense knowledge and define scientific knowledge. Be able to build an empirical research design; It is intended that students achieve the following skills: Understand the production processes of scientific knowledge as opposed to common sense knowledge; Develop a critical sense of what you hear, see and read in order to rigor in the interpretation of data and in the selection of the construction of knowledge; Know the role of theory in the context of different epistemological traditions, namely the link between the literature review and the construction of a conceptual framework; Know how to write and present scientific works;

Teaching methodologies and assessment

The UC is based on theoretical and simulated practice classes. In addition to the readings and the exposition of the themes, discussions and exercises will also be promoted. Classes will be oriented towards the analysis and development of students' proposals. The regime adopted within the scope of this UC is the continuous assessment regime and follows the reg. av. in force. The criteria are as follows: Participation and Attendance - 10%; Elaboration and presentation of group work - 30%; Activity within the Lusofono Center for Studies and Research in Social Work - 20% Summative assessment - 40%; Final Evaluation: Exam 100%
Pedagogical Innovation Practices - Integration of students in the Lusofono Center for Studies and Research in Social Work, with the development of activities for evaluation;

References

Azevedo, M. (2000). Teses, relatórios e  trabalhos   escolares. Sugestões para  estruturação da   escrita. Lisboa: Universidade  Católica   Editora

Bell, J. (1997). Como realizar um projecto de   investigação. Lisboa: Gradiva

Franqueira, Anabela (2004) Sociologia da Função Pública e Deontologia Profissional, Coimbra, CEFA.

Flick, U. (2005). Métodos Qualitativos na Investigação Cientifica. Lisboa: Monitor.

Ghiglione, R. & Matalon, B. (1997). O inquérito, teoria e prática. Oeiras: Celta Editora.

Gil, C. (1991). Métodos e Técnicas de Pesquisa Social. S. Paulo:   Atlas Editora.

Quivy, R. & Camenhoudt, L. V. (1998). Manual de investigação em Ciências Sociais (2ª ed.). Lisboa: Gradiva.

Ketele, J.M. & Roegiers, X. (1999). Metodologia da recolha de dados: fundamentos dos métodos de observações, de questionários, de entrevistas e de estudo de documentos. Lisboa: Piaget.

Santos, Boaventura de Sousa. (2006).Um discurso sobre as ciências. 4ª edição. São Paulo: Cortez

 

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