Thesis Seminar I

Recommended Prerequisites

Knowledge of scientific methodology

Teaching Methods

Teaching Methodology: tutorial and interactive, with systematic orientation activities; workshops of discussion among

students with projects that deal with thematic and / or contemplate similar methodologies; debate from  research theses or doctoral projects from candidates integrated in different doctoral programs.

Learning Outcomes

The Dissertation Seminar I intends to promote and monitor the development of specific research skills, with a view to drawing up (and subsequent public defense) the research project of each doctoral student

At the end of the course students should have a research project prepared and ready to be presented and defended publicly

Work Placement(s)

No

Syllabus

A) Object of study and analysis model

B) Adjustment of methodological choices to the assumptions and objectives of the research.

D) Ethical Aspects of Research

E) Academic Writing and formal requirements within a project and doctoral thesis

Head Lecturer(s)

Helena da Silva Neves dos Santos Almeida

Assessment Methods

Assessment
Project: 100.0%

Bibliography

Para além da bibliografia específica referente a cada temática de estudo, são recomendadas as seguintes obras, entre outras propostas nas unidades curriculares de metodologias de pesquisa que enquadram o plano de estudos do doutoramento:

 

Beyond the specific bibliography related to each study subject, the following books are recommended, among other proposals in the course units of research methodologies that fit the doctoral study plan:

 

McLaughlin, H. (2012). Understanding social work research. 2nd Édition. Sage Publications Inc.

Rubin, A. et al. (2011). Research methods for social work. Brooks/ Cole.

Shaw, I., Briar-Lawson, K., Orme, J., and Ruckdeschel, R (2010) Sage Handbook of Social Work Research. London: Sage

Carey, M. (2013). The Social Work Dissertation: Using Small-Scale Qualitative Methodology. USA: OUP