Research and Project Methodologies (I)
Keywords |
Classification |
Keyword |
CNAEF |
Design |
Instance: 2022/2023 - 2S
Cycles of Study/Courses
Teaching language
Suitable for English-speaking students
Objectives
The ability to write clearly and effectively assumes an important role in the academic world. Today, it is no longer enough to write dissertations or theses to complete the study cycles. It is also required to do communications and to write academic texts ("papers") that can be published in magazines "peer review".
This class seeks to fulfill this necessity by focusing attention on four main areas of research and dissemination of scientific work: argument, approach, research topic and structure.
Learning outcomes and competences
In general terms, by the end of the semester the students should be able to investigate and produce knowledge in the visual arts and design. More specifically, the students, in order to be evaluated, will have to submit three different types of documents: an abstract, a communication, and an academic paper.
Working method
Presencial
Program
1. abstract
2. IT tools in the research process.
3. How to problematize a research topic?
4. Research methods and practices
5. Data analysis and argument
6. Usual structures in academic writing
7. The use of theories in academic research.
Mandatory literature
Barnet, Sylvan; A Short Guide to Writing about Art , Boston: Pearson, 2011
Belcher, Wendy Laura; Writing Your Journal Article in 12 Weeks, Thousand Oaks, California: Sage, 2009
Turabian Kate L.;
A^Manual for writers of research papers, theses, and dissertations. ISBN: 978-0-226-81638-8
Teaching methods and learning activities
The teaching methods used aim to facilitate the learning content that are often unfamiliar to most students. On the other hand, the learning activities seek to promote the research as well as to help students to produce effective academic outcomes.
Evaluation Type
Distributed evaluation without final exam
Assessment Components
Designation |
Weight (%) |
Prova oral |
35,00 |
Trabalho escrito |
65,00 |
Total: |
100,00 |
Amount of time allocated to each course unit
Designation |
Time (hours) |
Apresentação/discussão de um trabalho científico |
3,00 |
Estudo autónomo |
80,00 |
Frequência das aulas |
45,00 |
Trabalho escrito |
34,00 |
Total: |
162,00 |
Eligibility for exams
Abstract (150-250 words) = 15%
Presentation (10 minutes) = 35%
Esssay (1500-3000 words) 50%
Calculation formula of final grade
Abstract (150-250 words) = 15%
Oral communication (15 minutes) = 35%
Written paper (2000-3000 words) = 50%
Observations
The specific bibliography will be passed to students during the semester.