Research Methodology

Code:

CC033

Acronym:

METINV

Instance: 2013/2014 - 2S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Department of Journalism and Communication Sciences
Course/CS Responsible:	Bachelor in Communication Sciences

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
CC	130	Plano Oficial a partir de 2008/2009	1	-	5	52	135

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

1.Identify and critically evaluate a variety of research methods used by researchers in the field of communication; 2. Evaluate qualitative and quantitative data in the context of clear methodological paradigms; 3. Developing practical skills to enable the student to collect, analyze and display research data.

Learning outcomes and competences

1. To understand the logic and the steps of the research process
2. To identify and critically evaluate a variety of research methods used by researchers in the field of communication;
3. To develop practical skills to enable the student to collect analyze and display research data.

Working method

Presencial

Pre-requirements (prior knowledge) and co-requirements (common knowledge)

Not applicable

Program

1. The research methodology: general principals
2. Research planning: theoretical, methodological and empiric steps.
3. Techniques for data collection
4. The techniques of quantitative and qualitative analysis of information

Mandatory literature

Albarello, L., Digneffe, F; Práticas e métodos de investigação, Gradiva, 1997
Marshall, C. & Rossman, G.B; Designing Qualitative Research, Sage, 1995
Sumer, J; A Guide to Emopirical Research in Communication. Rules for looking, sage, 2000
Silverman, D.; Doing Qualitative Research, Sage, 2005

Teaching methods and learning activities

A methodology combining theoretical lectures, group work and debates based on examples of scientific research studies developed in the area of Communication Sciences.

Software

Nvivo
SPSS

keywords

Humanities

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

Designation	Weight (%)
Exame	60,00
Trabalho escrito	40,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

Designation	Time (hours)
Elaboração de relatório/dissertação/tese	50,00
Estudo autónomo	54,00
Total:	104,00

Eligibility for exams

It is not mandatory to attend classes.

Calculation formula of final grade

Evaluation includes: a group work - 40% and an examination – 60%
(40%+60% = 100%)

Students may do only the examination.

Examinations or Special Assignments

Not applicable

Internship work/project

not applicable

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

According to FLUP regulation

Classification improvement

According to FLUP regulation.

Observations

no observations