Research in Biomedical Laboratory Sciences I

Knowledge acquired in the subjects of Biomedical Laboratory Sciences area.

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.

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

– 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
– Elaboration of a scientific project

NAO

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;