Research Seminar

Code:

MTP05

Acronym:

SEMI

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Investigation Methodology

Instance: 2018/2019 - 1S (since 17-09-2018 to 15-12-2018)

Active?	Yes
Web Page:	http://https://sigarra.up.pt/fpceup/pt/ucurr_geral.ficha_uc_view?pv_ocorrencia_id=407598
Responsible unit:	Psychology
Course/CS Responsible:	Master in Psychology Themes

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
MTP	14	Official Curricular Structure	2	-	6	90	162

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

The general goal of the various MTP Seminars is to deepen the knowledge and skills that allow a proficient and critical use of research in the field of Psychology and related fields, to plan the development of an individual original research, empirical or theoretical, in a specific field (thematic area).

 This unit aims to develop the capability to interpret, evaluate and present the findings of the individual research project, specifically know:

1- How to interpret accurately the research data

2- How to contemplate the ethical standards of research

3- How to evaluate the work developed

4- How to clearly present and discuss the knowledge, arguments and conclusions.

Learning outcomes and competences

1- To draw conclusions

2- To present research findings following a logical analytical argument supported by evidence

3- How to evaluate the work

4- To present and discuss a clear and compelling synthesis of research

Working method

Presencial

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

Does not apply

Program

Drawing from the theoretical models and research methods in a specific field of Psychology (according to each thematic area of MTP), the program addresses the knowledge and skills (1) to interpret accurately research data, (2) to describe research findings following a logical analytical argument supported by evidence, (3) to critically evaluate research, and to (4) to present and discuss a clear and compelling synthesis of research.

Mandatory literature

vários; vários (Books and papers related with the specific topic of the research project)

Teaching methods and learning activities

Contact sessions: Tutorial work meetings with the supervisor; presentation of field work/assignments; formative and summative evaluation activities

Invited experts create opportunity to enhance and diversify the training of the students; students’ sharing of their diverse professional experiences/scientific fields represents an additional gain

Student autonomous work: literature review; research tasks; preparation of a synthesis of the research conducted

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation without final exam

Assessment Components

designation	Weight (%)
Participação presencial	30,00
Trabalho de campo	70,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

designation	Time (hours)
Elaboração de relatório/dissertação/tese	50,00
Estudo autónomo	58,00
Frequência das aulas	54,00
Total:	162,00

Eligibility for exams

Students must attend at least 75% of the contact hours, attend selected classes, meet with the supervisor and present an oral communication of the research conducted, in which they must achieve the minimum grade of 9. 5 out of 20.

Calculation formula of final grade

The final classification is obtained by the supervisor continuous evaluation (representing 30% of the final classification) and by the oral presentation (representing 70% of the final classification).

Classification improvement

Not applicable