Computer Resources and Study Methods

Code:

LA023

Acronym:

RIMEST

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Computer Science

Instance: 2020/2021 - 1S

Active?	Yes
Web Page:	http://moodle.up.pt
Responsible unit:	Department of Germanic Studies
Course/CS Responsible:	Bachelor in Applied Languages

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
LA	85	LA - Study Plan	1	-	6	52	162

Teaching language

Suitable for English-speaking students

Objectives

To develop the core skills required to conduct higher education studies in the field of Applied Languages: research skills, critical thinking, command of the standards of scientific communication and required computer skills.

Learning outcomes and competences

Working method

Presencial

Program

Module 1
1.The information society
2. IT tools
3. Applications 2.0

Module 2
1. Study methods
1.1. Time management
1.2. Exploring and managing resources

2. Document use skills, corpora creation and exploration

3. Preparing a scientific assignment
3.1. Topic selection and work plan
3.2. References: search and selection

Module 3
1. Academic and scientific writing
1.1. Scientific communication
1.2. Organizing a reference list

2. Academic honesty and integrity
2.1 Ethics and deontology in scientific research
2.2. Fraud
2.3. Plagiarism

Mandatory literature

Cottrell, Stella; The^study skills handbook. ISBN: 978-0-230-57305-5
Pochet, Bernard; Méthodologie documentaire. ISBN: 978-2-8041-4632-0
Cordón, J. A. et al.; Las nuevas fuentes de información, 2016

Complementary Bibliography

Azevedo, Carlos A. Moreira; Metodologia cientifica. ISBN: 972-9114-10-2
Eco, Umberto, 1932-; Como se faz uma tese em ciências humanas. ISBN: 972-23-1351-7
Fragata, Júlio; Noções de metodologia
Ketele, Jean-Marie de; Metodologia da recolha de dados. ISBN: 972-771-074-3
Marconi, Marina de Andrade; Metodologia do trabalho científico. ISBN: 85-224-2991-X
Santo, Paula do Espírito; Introdução à metodologia das ciências sociais. ISBN: 978-972-618-603-8
Silva, Adelina Lopes da; Saber estudar e estudar para saber. ISBN: 972-0-34108-4
Sousa, Gonçalo de Vasconcelos e; Metodologia da investigação. ISBN: 972-26-1559-9
Silva, Augusto Santos 220; Metodologia das ciências sociais

Comments from the literature

In addition to the bibliographic references available from the FLUP library, several computational resources will be used (including, but not exclusively, corpora management tools, ready-made corpora, dictionaries, reference management software), bibliographic databases, as well as search engines and online collaboration tools to conduct specific tasks.

Teaching methods and learning activities

Practical classes supported by theoretical background, and tutorials, in which a critical approach to the topics discussed will be adopted.

Software

Zotero
Ferramentas de colaboração online
Moodle
Microsoft Office
Corpógrafo

keywords

Physical sciences > Computer science > Informatics > Applied informatics
Social sciences > Educational sciences > Research methodology

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation without final exam

Assessment Components

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

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

Designation	Time (hours)
Estudo autónomo	58,00
Frequência das aulas	54,00
Trabalho de investigação	50,00
Total:	162,00

Eligibility for exams

Students are required to attend 75 % of classes, except when permitted by FLUP regulations.

Students exempted from attendance should contact the teacher in the beginning of the semester.

Calculation formula of final grade

Módulo 1 (test): 35%;
Módulo 2 (practical assignment): 30%
Módulo 1 (test): 35%.

Classification improvement

Students failing the module or wishing to improve the grade can only repeat one of the tests (Module 1 or Module 3).

Observations

In order to pass the curricular unit students need to obtain a grade equal to or higher than 8 in each assessment component.