Research Methodology and Techniques

Base Knowledge

There is no recommended base knowledge.

Teaching Methodologies

Expository classes with computer support. The academic period is structured in two components: classes dedicated to the presentation of theoretical concepts and practical examples; and practical skills development classes. Classes will be interspersed in a sequence that optimizes the acquisition of skills.

Learning Results

Plan and execute scientific research work, namely by providing the tools and bases necessary for the successful execution of research and investigation work, report production and project preparation. It is also intended to raise awareness of the issue of data protection, with an analysis of the RGPD and related legislation, as well as questions of ethics and plagiarism.

The student should be able to:

• Knowing and knowing how to articulate about the GDPR

• Be sensitive to ethics and plagiarism issues

• Know techniques for developing a scientific research work

• Search for scientific and technical articles within the scope of the course

• Analyze and discuss scientific and technical articles within the scope of the course

• Plan and develop the dissemination of scientific work

Program

1. General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

2. Ethics and plagiarism.

3. Computer tools for scientific work.

4. Primary and secondary data. Collection techniques and data repositories.

5. Research methodologies and techniques:

5.1. Surveys, reflective diaries/personal reports.

5.2. Theme selection process and state-of-the-art research.

5.3. Bibliographic research methodologies.

5.4. Critical review of the literature.

5.5. Essential rules for writing and/or presenting scientific papers

6. Open seminars/classes with the collaboration of professors, former masters students and other guests, seeking to bring developments in research work and aspects of the practical application of the subjects taught in the course.

Curricular Unit Teachers

Internship(s)

NAO

Bibliography

– Saunders, M., Lewis, P., Thornhill, A. (2019). Research Methods For Business Students, New York: Pearson Education

– Justus, R. (2009). A Guide to Writing the Dissertation Literature Review, Practical Assessment, Research, and Evaluation: Vol. 14, article 13. Availabe in  https://scholarworks.umass.edu/pare/vol14/iss1/13

– Reis, F. (2022). Investigação científica e trabalhos académicos: Guia prático, 2ª ed. Lisboa: Edições Sílabo

– ISCAC. (2016). Guia para elaboração e apresentação do trabalho final de mestrado, Coimbra: ISCAC

– Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and the Council (RGPD)

-Law No. 58/2019, Diário da República 151/2019, Series I of 2019-08-08

– Recommendations related to the General Regulation on Data Protection (RGPD) of the General Secretariat of Education and Science. Available in https://www.sec-geral.mec.pt/pt-pt/documentos/248

– Support elements prepared and made available to students by the teacher.