Dissertation

The curricular unit’s tutorial guidance methodology follows an individualised monitoring model, combining academic supervision and student autonomy. Key aspects include: 1. Individualized monitoring by the Advisor. Each student is guided by a professor who is a specialist in the chosen research area, with the definition of a work plan with a schedule of activities and periodic meetings (in person or online) to review progress and make adjustments to the project. 2. Tutoring and Supervision Sessions Discussion of the theoretical foundation and definition of the research problem, assistance in choosing the methodology and statistical analysis of the data. Continuous review and feedback on dissertation writing. 3. Formative Feedback and Self-Assessment The advisor provides suggestions to improve the project and scientific writing, and the student reflects on their progress and adjusts strategies as necessary. 4. Preparation for Dissertation Defense Simulation of the presentation to the jury and training for scientific argumentation and oral defence of the results.

The assessment is obtained as follows: – Delivery and public defence of the dissertation before a panel (100%)

1.Enable students to conduct original research in the area of ??Nutrition, applying appropriate scientific methods;
2.Enable the student to carry out a literature review and critique of scientific studies relevant to the dissertation topic;
3.Teach hypothesis formulation, goal definition, choice of appropriate methodology and data analysis;
4.Promote the writing of a dissertation work structured following academic and scientific standards;
5.Develop the ability to critically analyse the data obtained and compare them with existing literature;
6.Raise awareness of the importance of ethical principles in nutritional science research, including informed consent and scientific integrity;
7.Prepare the student to present and defend their research before an academic panel, demonstrating mastery of the topic and ability to argue

A.Scientific Methodology Applied to Nutrition
A.1. Definition of the research problem and formulation of hypotheses
A.2. Types of studies in Nutrition
A.3. Quantitative and qualitative research methods
A.4. Data collection techniques
B.Literature Review and Theoretical Foundation
B. 1. Research and review of scientific literature
B.2. Use of scientific databases
B.3. Citation standards and bibliographic references
Research Planning and Development
C.1. Preparation of the dissertation project
C.2. Defining goals and hypotheses
C.3. Choice of methodology and study design
C.4. Ethical issues in research with human beings
Data Analysis and Interpretation
D.1. Statistics applied to nutritional sciences
E.Scientific Writing and Communication of Results
F.Presentation and Defense of the Dissertation
F. 1. Oral presentation preparation
F.2. Argumentation and defence strategies before the jury
F.3. Dissertation requirements and evaluation criteria

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