Dissertation Project

Code:

MCF13_5

Acronym:

MCF13_5

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Forensic Sciences

Instance: 2023/2024 - SP

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Public Health and Forensic Sciences, and Medical Education Department
Course/CS Responsible:	Forensic Sciences

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
MCF	27	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:

1. How to chose a subject to the dissertation
2. How to elaborate a dissertation project
3. How to conduct an effective and valid literature search
4. How to write a scientific paper
5. How to correctly cite a literature reference. How to use the EndNote software.
6. 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.