Curricular Unit:Code:
Scientific Research Methods1075MICI
Year:Level:Course:Credits:
1PostgraduateEcology and Environmental Health4 ects
Learning Period:Language of Instruction:Total Hours:
Portuguese/English52
Learning Outcomes of the Curricular Unit:
This Course (UC) seeks to guide the student so that it develops all the skills necessary for effective preparation of his doctoral thesis. Motivation and commitment of the student, aware of the importance of this degree, with great responsibility and rigor, are fundamental for a correct definition of the subject to study and the research objectives that it intends to achieve.
In addresses research methodologies aimed to provide the student with specific tools necessary to carry out the dissertation. The student should dominate the basic methodology for the preparation of a thesis, doing a dissertation project that respects the editorial rules of the University.
Some information databases, important for bibliographic research, as well as the correct use of the distance learning platform of the UFP (CANVAS) will also be approached, among other tools.
Syllabus:
1. The Use of CANVAS. Its main tools.
2. The Manual of Elaboration of Scientific Works of the UFP.
2.1. The PhD thesis.
2.2. Editing Rules.
2.3. Internal Work Structure.
2.4. Presentation of bibliography.
2.5. The treatment of bibliographical sources.
2.6. Other relevant aspects.
3. Style norms for doctoral theses.
4. Sources of information and documentation.
4.1. Information on the resources and services of the UFP Libraries.
4.2. Other digital databases.
5. Elaboration or updating of the Thesis draft.
5. 1. Steps, Tools and Concepts
5. 2. Research
5. 3. General Nature of Science
5. 4. Knowledge sources
5. 5. Deductive Knowledge
5. 6. Inductive Knowledge
5. 7. Scientific Knowledge
5. 8. The Problem
5. 9. Literature Review
5. 10. Methodology
Demonstration of the Syllabus Coherence with the Curricular Unit's Objectives:
The contents of this course are properly oriented to help the doctoral student in planning their research and writing of his thesis, guiding the student in his/her research project, beginning with the previous planning of work until the decision of the methodology to be adopted.
Throughout the course, the student becomes aware of the complexity involved in a doctoral thesis, which is expected to result in innovative knowledge, as well as, if possible, scientific publications that attest to the quality of the work developed.
Teaching Methodologies (Including Evaluation):
The contents will be transmitted to the students in face-to-face sessions (collective teaching) and / or tutorials in an oriented and dedicated way (individual accompaniment). The teaching-learning methodology is expository, demonstrative and interrogative during theoretical classes and study orientation sessions. It uses guided study, to allow to correctly interpret and apply knowledge. Research work focused on the topics covered is proposed. Where applicable, thematic seminars are organized with external speakers.
At the end of this course, students should already have the basic structure of which will be written text of his thesis. The evaluation will be continuous through the analysis of student performance in achieving the objectives set for the UC, with particular focus on the written proposal of the thesis draft (75%), as well as on the respective oral presentation to the class (25%), with corresponding interaction with teachers and other colleagues.
Demonstration of the Coherence between the Teaching Methodologies and the Learning Outcomes:
The methodologies of teaching and learning of this course were programmed in order to maximize the development of the research project. It is intended that throughout the course, through the different strands addressed in the knowledge being taught, the student will become aware of the need to approach the work developed throughout the doctoral thesis with the conscience that it will always be a challenge for which the student must meet conditions to bring it to success.
Reading:
Gurumani, N., 2019. Scientific thesis writing and paper presentation. MJP Publisher. 
Brennan, N. M. (2019). 100 PhD rules of the game to successfully complete a doctoral dissertation. Accounting, Auditing & Accountability Journal, 32(1), 364-376. https://doi.org/10.1108/aaaj-01-2019-030 
Di Benedetto, C. A., Lindgreen, A., & Ringberg, T. (2020). How to guide your PH.D. students. Industrial Marketing Management. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.indmarman.2020.04.006 
Manual de elaboração trabalhos científicos (https://www.ufp.pt/app/uploads/2018/07/Manual-Estilo-Elabora%C3%A7%C3%A3o-trabalhos-cient%C3%ADficos.pdf). Consultado junho 2019.
NP 405-1 – Ciência da documentação e informação; Documentos; Normas bibliográficas, 1994.
NP 405-2 – Informação e documentação; Ref. bibliográficas, Materiais não livro, 1998.
Normas de estilo teses de doutoramento (https://www.ufp.pt/app/uploads/2018/07/Normas-de-estilo-para-teses-de-doutoramento-20131.pdf). Consultado junho 2019.