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Presentation
Presentation
The curricular unit is structured in order to introduce students to the scientific method and to prepare them for the planning and execution of a scientific project. On the other hand, the UC aims to introduce students to scientific writing, particularly in the context of master's dissertations to be prepared for completion of the 2nd cycle of studies in Veterinary Medicine.
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Class from course
Class from course
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Degree | Semesters | ECTS
Degree | Semesters | ECTS
Bachelor; Master Degree | Semestral | 3
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Year | Nature | Language
Year | Nature | Language
2 | Mandatory | Português
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Code
Code
ULHT478-14293
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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
I. Fundamentals of scientific research
Science and knowledge construction
Definition and objectives of scientific research
Types of scientific research
The importance of research in Veterinary Medicine
Laboratory, epidemiological, clinical and translational research.
II. The topic to be investigated
Scientific thinking
The choice of the problem, the starting question and the development of hypotheses
Variables identification and definition
Hypothesis formulation
III. Literature review
Importance and objectives of the literature review
Sources of scientific information
How to conduct a literature review
IV. The approach to research: quantitative, qualitative and mixed
Criteria for choosing the methodological approach
V. Scientific writing and bibliographic referencing
Results’ interpretation and dissemination
Writing of scientific documents
Bibliographic reference
Plagiarism
VI. Ethics
Ethical problems in research
Animal research
Animal Welfare and Ethics Committee
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Objectives
Objectives
Learning outcomes of the curricular unit:
The Curricular Unit's general objective is to provide students knowledge and tools that allow them to carry out research projects, produce scientific documents and prepare project proposals, namely:
1 - Identify the fundamental aspects of the nature of Knowledge and the scientific method;
2 - Identify the problem of a research project;
3 - Formulate the hypothesis of a research project;
4 - Perform bibliographic research and prepare a review of the relevant literature in the context of the research objectives;
5 - Prepare a scientific document with an appropriate structure and wording;
6 - Elaborate a research project proposal;
7 - Understand the importance of meeting ethical standards in scientific research, as a guarantee of the integrity and confidence of scientific knowledge.
It is also an objective that students understand the importance of scientific research in Veterinary Medicine, in its most diverse areas.
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Teaching methodologies and assessment
Teaching methodologies and assessment
The evaluation methodology follows the rules defined on the “Regulamento Específico de Avaliação de Conhecimentos” (REAC) of the FMV-ULHT.
Theoretical-practical Classes: Lectures with interactive discussion of the contents taught and carrying out collaborative work activities with the aim of stimulating students' critical thinking.
- Continuous evaluation: group elaboration of a poster on a scientific article / theme of choice (50%), group writing of a research project proposal (50%)
- Final exam in case of no approval by continuous evaluation
Seminars: invited researchers who develop research in the area of Medicine and Veterinary Sciences will present lectures on their scientific activity, allowing students to form knowledge about the different areas of research in Veterinary Science.
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References
References
- Kumar, R. (2019). Research Methodology - a step-by-step guide for beginners. (5th ed). London: SAGE. ISBN: 9781526449900
- Sampieri, R.H., Collado, C.F., Lucio, P.B. (2013). Metodologia de Pesquisa. (5ª ed.) S. Paulo: McGraw-Hill. ISBN: 9788586804939
- Chinelo, I. (2016). Fundamentals of research methodology and data collection. AP LAMBERT Academic Publishing. ISBN-13 : 978-3659868849
- Oliveira, L. (2018). Escrita Científica. Lisboa: Lidel. ISBN: 9789897523403
- Gustavii, B. (2017). How to Write and Illustrate a Scientific Paper. (3rd ed.) Cambridge: University Press. ISBN: 9781316607916
- Oliveira, L. (2013). Ética em Investigação Científica - guia de boas práticas com estudos de caso. Lisboa: Lidel. ISBN: 9789727579426
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Office Hours
Office Hours
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Mobility
Mobility
No
