Base Knowledge
Knowledge acquired in the subjects of Biomedical Laboratory Sciences area.
Teaching Methodologies
The curricular unit will have an initial theoretical approach, followed by a theoretical-practical approach of
bibliographic sources research and after identifying a research theme, under the tutelage of a project
supervisor, the student will do, in written form, a research project that will be evaluated by a jury for that purpose.
Learning Results
The student must acquire knowledge of:
• Research methodologies
• Definition of research issues
• Structure of a research project
• Search for bibliographic information and its correct referencing
The student must acquire skills which enable:
• Identification of a work investigating in Biomedical Laboratory Sciences
• Search for relevant scientific information
• Define the theme of research to develop
The student must acquire competences of:
• Design of research projects in Biomedical Laboratory Sciences
• Research and selection of scientific information relevant to his work
• Preparation of a research project on Biomedical Laboratory Sciences
Program
– Research methodologies
– Databases
– Bibliographical research
– Selection of relevant bibliography
– Analysis of contents of articles and other scientific papers
– Concept of science project
– Planning of a scientific project
Curricular Unit Teachers
Fernando José Figueiredo Agostinho d'Abreu MendesGrading Methods
The curricular unit will have an initial theoretical approach, followed by theoretical approach research
practices from bibliographic sources and after the identification of a research theme, under the supervision
of a project advisor teacher, the student will elaborate, in written form. , a research project that will be
evaluated by a jury for this purpose. The evaluation grade of the curricular unit will be the result of 60% of
the average grade of the defenders and 40% of the grade of the advisor.
Minimum grade of 10 values in each of the components.
Internship(s)
NAO
Bibliography
Primary bibliography:
– scientific articles made available to students;
Secondary bibliography:
– Heard, S.B.a., The scientist’s guide to writing : how to write more easily and effectively throughout your
scientific career, 2016.
– Day, R.A.a. and B. Gastel, How to write and publish a scientific paper. Eighth edition / Barbara Gastel,
Robert A. Day. 2016.
– Jolley, J., Introducing Research and Evidence-Based Practice for Nursing and Healthcare Professionals. 2nd
ed. Harlow, England: Pearson, 2013.
– Liamputtong, Pranee. Research Methods in Health : Foundations to Evidence-Based Practice. 2nd ed. South
Melbourne, Vic.: Oxford University Press, 2013.
– Schimel, J., Writing science : how to write papers that get cited and proposals that get funded. Oxford ;
New York: Oxford University Press. 2012;