Research Methodology

Code:

CC033

Acronym:

METINV

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Information Science

Instance: 2021/2022 - 1S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Department of Communication and Information 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	127	CC - Study Plan	1	-	6	41	162

Teaching language

Suitable for English-speaking students

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
Ranjit Kumar; Research Methodology: A Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners. ISBN: 978-1-5264-4990-0

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

SPSS
Nvivo

keywords

Humanities

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation without final exam

Assessment Components

Designation	Weight (%)
Trabalho escrito	70,00
Trabalho prático ou de projeto	30,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

Designation	Time (hours)
Elaboração de relatório/dissertação/tese	56,00
Estudo autónomo	54,00
Trabalho escrito	52,00
Total:	162,00

Eligibility for exams

It is not mandatory to attend classes.

Calculation formula of final grade

Evaluation includes: a group work - 70% and an individual work – 30%
(70%+30% = 100%)

Examinations or Special Assignments

Not applicable

Internship work/project

not applicable

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

According to FLUP regulation

Classification improvement

Observations

no observations