Laboratory of scientific works preparation

Recommended Prerequisites

None.

Teaching Methods

Critical analysis of articles, theses, podium and poster presentations.

Learning Outcomes

To provide tools for research, preparing and papers writing/ research projects, podium and poster presentations.

Work Placement(s)

No

Syllabus

Information about the structure of scientific works: from the title to the bibliography.

Indication about bibliographic search and storage.

Head Lecturer(s)

Ana Luísa da Conceição dos Santos

Assessment Methods

Assessment
Evaluation consist of two parts: i) selection of an article published in an international journal in the fields of Biological Anthropology and its transformation into a structure oral communication, with indication of the positive aspects and eventual pit faults. ii) written exam.: 100.0%

Bibliography

American Association of Physical Anthropologist. 2013. Guidelines for preparation of effective oral presentations// Guidelines for preparation of effective poster presentations. http://www.physanth.org/annual-meeting/82nd-annual-meeting-2013.

Cristovão, F. 2001. Método: sugestões para a elaboração de um ensaio ou tese. Lisboa, Edições Colibri.

Estrela, E.; Soares, M. A.; Leitão, M. J. 2006. Saber escrever uma tese e outros textos: [um guia completo para apresentar correctamente os seus trabalhos e outros documentos]. Lisboa, Dom Quixote.

Matthews, J. R.; Matthews, R. 2012. Successful scientific writing: a step-by-step guide for the biological and medical sciences. Cambridge, Cambridge University Press.

Moreira, C. D. 2007. Teorias e práticas de investigação. Lisboa, ISCSP, UTL.