Research Seminar

Presentation

- Understanding the process of scientific research in social work;
- Articulation between the theoretical matrix, thematic / problematic framework and the work plan;
- Development of research, or internship, and or professional report identifying the predominant poles in
function of the research moments.

Part of this Programme

Risks and Violence(s) in Today Societies: Analysis and Social Intervention

Level of Qualification|Semesters|ECTS

| Semestral | 15

Year | Type of course unit | Language

2 |Mandatory |Português

Code

ULHT782-2723

Recommended complementary curricular units

No elements.

Prerequisites and co-requisites

n/a

Professional Internship

Não

Syllabus

Development and deepening of the following dimensions:
1- Research in Social Sciences and Social Work
Particularities of research in the context of a transversality of knowledge that are located in the Social and Human Sciences
2- Object Construction - The Scientific Process
The sequential linear model (Quivy) and the typological model (Weber): the epistemological, morphological, theoretical and technical poles. The role of the theoretical matrix - Theme-problem-object
3- The complexity of inductive, deductive approaches
From construction to verification - analysis model. From problem to hypothesis, from concepts to indicators - verification strategies. Data collection and analysis strategies
4- Development of the work plan - The research project, professional and or internship Relevance, feasibility and internal coherence. Place and role of bibliographic research and exploratory interview in the construction of the object. Sample construction and access.
 

Objectives

Improvement of the process of scientific research in Social Work;
Articulation between the theoretical matrix, thematic / problematic framework and the work plan;
Research development, or internship, and or professional report identifying the predominant poles in function of the research moments;
Skills;
Understanding of the process of scientific research in social work;
Articulation between the theoretical matrix, thematic / problematic framework and the work plan;
Research development, or internship, and or professional report identifying the predominant poles in function of the research moments.

Teaching methodologies and assessment

The seminar includes tutored classes designed to clarify, clarify and deepen the topics taught in the master classes, with the aid of appropriate teaching material (practical exercises oriented to the students' themes and projects). The teaching methodology is oriented towards a deductive process centered on the students' competences and for the conceptual understanding and reflection of the themes. The evaluation will be continuous valuing the participation of students in the learning dynamics: individual written work - project - 70%, and group work with systematization of knowledge in the classroom - 30%.

References

Amaro, Inês (2012), Urgências e emergências do Serviço Social - Fundamentos da profissão na contemporaneidade, Lisboa: Universidade católica editora.
Carvalho, Maria Irene (2012), Envelhecimento e cuidados domiciliários em Instituições de solidariedade Social, Lisboa: coisas de ler.
Coutinho, Cara Pereira (2011) Metodologia de Investigação em Ciências Sociais e Humanas, Coimbra, Almedina.
Fortin, M-F. (2009), Fundamentos e Etapas no Processo de Investigação, Loures, Lusodidática.
Foody, Willian (1996), Como perguntar. Teoria e prática da construção de perguntas em entrevistas e questionários, Oeiras, Celta
Quivy, Raymond; Campenhoudt, Luc Van (1992), Manual de Investigação em Ciências Sociais, Lisboa, Gradiva.
Moreira, Carlos Diogo (2007), Teorias e práticas de investigação, lisboa: iscsp.
Santos, Clara. 2009. Retratos de uma Profissão. A Identidade Profissional do Serviço Social em Portugal. ed. 1, ISBN: 978-989-558-111-5. Coimbra: Edições Quarteto.

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