Curricular Unit:			Code:
Writing Reports			874EREL
Year:	Level:	Course:	Credits:
1	Doctorate	Information Sciences (Systems, Technology and Information Management)	15 ects
Learning Period:		Language of Instruction:	Total Hours:
		Portuguese	195
Learning Outcomes of the Curricular Unit:
To know how to make a report demonstrating mastery of the competences, aptitudes and methods of research associated with the scientific field, as well as the ability to critically analyze, evaluate and synthesize. To develop the ability to conceive, design, adapt and carry out meaningful research while respecting the requirements imposed by academic integrity standards.
Syllabus:
1 - Concept of report 2 - How to make a report 3 - Making a report
Demonstration of the Syllabus Coherence with the Curricular Unit's Objectives:
The concepts and skills acquired in this course unit will provide students with knowledge and tools to be able to make reports, in order to develop the ability to systematically understand the scientific domain of study.
Teaching Methodologies (Including Evaluation):
Exposition method, dynamic groups , practical sessions. The assessment will be based on a thematic report or a report of doctoral research activities.
Demonstration of the Coherence between the Teaching Methodologies and the Learning Outcomes:
The methodology used helps to understand how to write a report, with a view to apply it during the PhD process, with a view to critically analyzing, evaluating and synthesizing new and complex ideas and communicating with peers, the rest of the academic community and society in general on the area of specialization.
Reading:
BECK, L. (2015) Writing Successful Report and Dissertations, Reading:Sage. ESTRELA, E., SOARES, M. A., LEITÃO, M. J. (2013). Saber Escrever uma Tese e Outros Textos, 9ª ed., Alfragide, Publicações Dom Quixote. (na Biblioteca UFP - BAC 001.89/EST/56240) FREIXO, M. J. V. (2013). Metodologia Científica, Fundamentos, Métodos e Técnicas, 4ª ed., Lisboa, Instituto Piaget. (na Biblioteca UFP - BRR 001.89/FRE/87104) KIRKMAN, J. (2005) Good Style: Writing for Science and Technology 2nd ed. Abingdon; Routledge. ODEN O.; Burgess, H. (2017) How doctoral students and graduates describe facilitating experiences and strategies for their thesis writing learning process: a qualitative approach. Studies in Higher Education. March. Vol. 42 Issue 3, p572-590 (na b-on) REID, M. (2012) Report Writing, Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan. TRIBE, R.; Tunariu, A. D. (2017) Preparing for and writing up your doctoral thesis. Psychology of Education Review. Autumn. Vol. 41 Issue 2, p4-13. (na b-on)