Research Methodology and Techniques

The classes are taught in a theoretical-practical format, in accordance with the curricular plan.
The theoretical component uses an expository methodology with the presentation of theoretical concepts and practical examples.
The practical component allows the development of skills through the use of software support tools.
Classes will be interspersed with seminars, which seek to spark and motivate students to current and relevant topics in the area of the
master’s course, and with the practical work on developing the Work Plan proposal and its ongoing supervision.

Provide students with the necessary tools and foundations for the development of scientific research works with the objective of
– proposing/selecting a scientific research topic
– developing a Work Plan proposal for the non-curricular component of the master’s course.
Skills to be developed:
– understand techniques for developing scientific research works
– plan a scientific research work:
search for and analyse scientific and technical articles within the master’s field
critically review the literature relevant to the research topic
identify/analyse the appropriate methodological approach
develop a schedule of activities/tasks to be performed
– present and discuss the Work Plan proposal

1. Structure of the Work Plan for the non-curricular component of the master’s course
2. Research seminars / open classes
?2.1 Presentation of research topic proposals by professors
?2.2 Presentation of work developed by students in the non-curricular component of the master’s course
3. Essential rules for writing scientific papers
4. Software tools for developing a scientific paper
5. Bibliographic research methodologies
6. Critical literature review and state-of-the-art research
7. Design, elaboration and defense of the Work Plan proposal

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