Teaching Methodologies
The teaching and learning methodology initially encourage the student to define general and specific objectives. Subsequently, and in a
second phase, the method involves applying the knowledge acquired throughout the work Stage. Finally, we analyze and discuss the
results obtained.
Learning Results
This curricular unit has the following objectives:
i) Define the general and specific research objectives;
ii) Justify the importance and reason for choosing the topic;
iii) Define the research problem;
iv) Present, delimit and justify the chosen methodology, as well as the results obtained;
iv) Analyze and discuss the conclusions obtained.
At the end, the student must have the following skills:
a) Carry out research and review of national and international literature;
b) Apply the appropriate methodology to the object of study;
c) Write an objective and clear Stage Report (non-lecture component).
Program
I – Introduction and bibliography research
II – Identification and characterization of the problem
III – General and specific objectives
IV – Literature review
V – Methodology
1 – Quantitative approach
2 – Qualitative approach
3 – Normative and legal approach
VI – Ethical in Research
Internship(s)
SIM
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