Defense of Thesis Project

Recommended Prerequisites

Proficiency in English.

Teaching Methods

The Defence of Thesis Project consists of a public presentation of the project before a panel. Teaching methodologies are those that have been defined for the Research Seminar [code 03007483]. This seminar is based on group discussion, bibliographic research and individual tutoring. These methods will foster the methodological and theoretical skills required for designing and drafting a thesis project.

Learning Outcomes

The Defence of Thesis Project consists of a public presentation of the project before a panel. The thesis project should demonstrate the following outcomes:

1) Ability to formulate a research question;

2) Ability to describe different approaches and build the appropriate context for the research question;

3) Ability to describe the state of the art relevant to the research question;

4) Ability to define an adequate research methodology and planning;

5) Ability to define research objectives;

6) Ability for clear writing and organization of the thesis project document;

7) Relevance and specificity of main bibliographic references;

8) Quality of oral presentation, and ability to reply to questions and comments from the panel.

Work Placement(s)

No

Syllabus

The syllabus is the same defined for the Research Seminar [code 03007483]. The contents of each thesis project must fit the methods and research objects in materialities of literature. The thesis project conforms to the following structure
1. Title
2. Adviser(s)
3. Abstract [150-200 words]
4. Keywords [4-6 words]
5. State of the art [2000-2500 words]
6. Methodology [1000-1500 words]
7. Objectives [250-500 words]
8. Short description of each chapter [1500-2000 words]
9. General structure of thesis [contents]
10. Main bibliography [20-30 items]
11. General bibliography
12. Appendices
13. Timeline for research and writing
Total word count (excluding 9-13): 5000-8000.

Head Lecturer(s)

Manuel José de Freitas Portela

Assessment Methods

Assessment
Research work: 100.0%

Bibliography

A bibliografia depende do tema de cada projeto de tese.

The bibliography is related to the theme of each thesis project.