Thesis Proposal

Recommended Prerequisites

NA

Teaching Methods

Assignment of a (tentative) supervisor as early as possible at the beginning of the academic year, in accordance with the research interests expressed by the student in the selection interview.
Reading of articles and other scientific bibliography, and conducting research work in articulation with the supervisor.
Preparation of a preliminary proposal (a one-page summary, in English), and oral presentation of the on-going work at the beginning of the 2nd semester.

Learning Outcomes

To lead students to deepen their knowledge of a particular research topic, to identify problems to be considered and possible methods to solve them, and to prepare a written proposal on the Thesis work, which must include:

1. The presentation of the objective of the thesis, specifying the topic to be investigated
2. The contextualization of that topic within Information Science and Technology, the state of the art and prospects of development of scientific knowledge in the relevant area
3. The potential contribution of the thesis to the advancement of scientific knowledge in the area
4. The work plan to accomplish the objective of the thesis.

Competencies: analysis and synthesis, organization and planning, oral and written communication, knowledge in the area of studies, decision making; ability to work in an international context, ability to understand other experts, critical thinking; self-learning, creativity, concern with quality, self-criticism and self-assessment, research.

Work Placement(s)

No

Syllabus

To be defined by the supervisor on a case-by-case basis in the form of a work plan outlining the research topic, identifying research opportunities within that topic, and providing bibliography to support the first stages of the student's work.

Head Lecturer(s)

Carlos Manuel Mira da Fonseca

Assessment Methods

Assessment
Public defense of the thesis proposal before a jury.: 100.0%

Bibliography

A definir caso a caso pelo orientador em função do tema a investigar | To be defined by the supervisor on a case-by-case basis depending on the research topic