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Presentation
Presentation
This course is an introduction to the scientific method and scientific culture in the field of informatics and computer science. Students learn basic and theoretical concepts of how scientific research works, as well as techniques and tools to improve their activity as researchers. It is intended that this theoretical and practical knowledge will be extensively applied during the final course project.
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Class from course
Class from course
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Degree | Semesters | ECTS
Degree | Semesters | ECTS
Bachelor | Semestral | 5
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Year | Nature | Language
Year | Nature | Language
3 | Optional | Português
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Code
Code
ULHT6638-7334
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Prerequisites and corequisites
Prerequisites and corequisites
Not applicable
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Professional Internship
Professional Internship
Não
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Syllabus
Syllabus
1. Introduction to Scientific Investigation 2. Scientific publication and dessimination 3. Scientific Writing 4. Literature Review and Bibliography 5. Thesis structure and organization 6. Management of a research project 7. Scientific Impact Evaluation
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Objectives
Objectives
The main objective of this curricular unit is to promote in students the acquisition of basic and advanced competences in procedures and methods of investigation with particular emphasis in the area of computing and information systems. Further objectives include the acquisition of transversal competences in this field, in particular those relating to the ability to understand, present and write scientific information.
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Teaching methodologies
Teaching methodologies
The classes always involve a discussion among the students, with the teacher acting as moderator and defender of opposing viewpoints. Students are responsible for a practical project/problem that increases in complexity throughout the classes, incorporating previously acquired knowledge at each stage
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References
References
Booth Wayne, Colomb Gregory, Williams Joseph, Bizup Joseph, FitzGerald William - The Craft of Research. 4th edition. University of Chicago Press 2016. ISBN-13: 978-0226239736 Strunk William, White Elwyn - The Elements of Style, 4th Edition, Pearson. 2019. ISBN: 978-0205309023
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Assessment
Assessment
Descrição dos instrumentos de avaliação (individuais e de grupo) ¿ testes, trabalhos práticos, relatórios, projetos... respetivas datas de entrega/apresentação... e ponderação na nota final.
Exemplo:
Descrição
Data limite
Ponderação
Trabalhos Práticos
31-01-2026
100%
Adicionalmente poderão ser incluídas informações gerais, como por exemplo, referência ao tipo de acompanhamento a prestar ao estudante na realização dos trabalhos; referências bibliográficas e websites úteis; indicações para a redação de trabalho escrito...
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Mobility
Mobility
No
