Dissertation Project
Keywords |
Classification |
Keyword |
OFICIAL |
Forensic Sciences |
Instance: 2021/2022 - SP (of 13-09-2021 to 15-07-2022)
Cycles of Study/Courses
Acronym |
No. of Students |
Study Plan |
Curricular Years |
Credits UCN |
Credits ECTS |
Contact hours |
Total Time |
MCF |
24 |
Current Studies Plan |
1 |
- |
12 |
81 |
324 |
Teaching language
Portuguese
Objectives
This curricular unit aims to introduce from the theoretical point of view, basic knowledge necessary to develop a dissertation project. Tutorial follow-up defined to each student will be developed to assure that the project to be submitted is original, feasible, based on a proper design an methodology, with scientific interest in the forensic area as well as publishable.
Learning outcomes and competences
Throughout the theoretical approach, it is provided general and fundamental knowledge in order to assure a proper execution of the project. On the other hand, through the tutorials, the student obtains support to the development of his/her specific project. These two levels of support shall guarantee that the final project is robust and assures the fulfillment of the goals previously highlighted.
Working method
Presencial
Program
Theoretical classes:
- How to chose a subject to the dissertation
- How to elaborate a dissertation project
- How to conduct an effective and valid literature search
- How to write a scientific paper
- How to correctly cite a literature reference. How to use the EndNote software.
- How to select journals for articles submission
Tutorial advising to each dissertation project.
Mandatory literature
Roberts CM. ; The dissertation journey: A practical and comprehensive guide to planning, writing, and defending your dissertation.
Teaching methods and learning activities
This curricular unit in intended to deliver general knowledge about the area under discussion, which seems to be achieved more appropriately through a lecture and tutorial structure.
Evaluation Type
Evaluation with final exam
Assessment Components
Designation |
Weight (%) |
Exame |
100,00 |
Total: |
100,00 |
Amount of time allocated to each course unit
Designation |
Time (hours) |
Estudo autónomo |
243,00 |
Frequência das aulas |
81,00 |
Total: |
324,00 |
Eligibility for exams
Obtaining a minimum grade of 9.5 values and presence of at least 75% of the contact hours.
Calculation formula of final grade
100% = test score/written assignment.