Scientific Methodology

Part of this Programme

European Studies and International Relations

Level of Qualification|Semesters|ECTS

Bachelor | Semestral | 4

Year | Type of course unit | Language

1 |Mandatory |Português

Total of Working Hours | Duration of Contact (hours)

100 | 45

Code

ULHT450-4237

Recommended complementary curricular units

n/a

Prerequisites and co-requisites

n/a

Precedences

Não

Professional Internship

Não

Syllabus

Research: strategies used in this field. Direct and indirect documentation. Phases of bibliographic research. Types of bibliographic form. Bibliographical survey. Cautions to take into account and how to use a library or a file of traditional sources (printed or handwritten) or computer. General structure of a publication or scientific work. Bibliographic reference criteria. Final presentation.

Objectives

The student should be able to organize and present a written text or oral work, using the most basic criteria and standards recommended and used in the field of Scientific Work Methodology. It will also have the skills to organize and submit a monographic paper, applying the knowledge learned in this curricular area.

Knowledge, abilities and skills to be acquired

Upon completion of the curricular unit, students will have the basic knowledge and skills allowing them to design and elaborate a scientific work.

Teaching methodologies and assessment

In this curricular unit, the teaching methodology is composed of theoretical classes, followed by practical classes, in particular the use of computer resources to improve formal domain skills. The evaluation is composed by the accomplishment of a monographic work, where the acquired knowledge is applied.

References

Alves, M.P. (2012). Metodologia Científica. Lisboa: Escolar Editora.
Carvalho, J.E. (2009). Metodologia do Trabalho Científico. Lisboa: Escolar Editora.
Eco, U. (2007). Como se faz uma Tese em Ciências Humanas. 15a ed. Lisboa: Editorial Presenc¿a
Frada, J.J.C. (2015). Guia Prático Multinormas. 14a ed. Lisboa: Edições Clinfontur.
Lakatos, E.M.; Marconi, M.A. (2006). Metodologia do Trabalho Cientifico. 6a ed. São Paulo: Editora Atlas.