2023
Research Methodologies
Name: Research Methodologies
Code: VIS14195M
3 ECTS
Duration: 15 weeks/78 hours
Scientific Area:
Arte Multimédia
Teaching languages: Portuguese
Languages of tutoring support: Portuguese, English
Regime de Frequência: Presencial
Presentation
This subject provides students with essential methodological criteria and formal devices for the
preparation of academic and extra-academic work. It is intended to foster and develop the student
research practice in a rigorous and independent way.
preparation of academic and extra-academic work. It is intended to foster and develop the student
research practice in a rigorous and independent way.
Sustainable Development Goals
Learning Goals
This subject provides students with essential methodological criteria and formal devices for the
preparation of academic and extra-academic work. It is intended to foster and develop the student
research practice in a rigorous and independent way. To contribute for the development of oral and
written language and their articulation of contents in the field of Design.
preparation of academic and extra-academic work. It is intended to foster and develop the student
research practice in a rigorous and independent way. To contribute for the development of oral and
written language and their articulation of contents in the field of Design.
Contents
1. Creativity, exercise and production in research.
1.1. Paradigms of research;
1.2. Research and planning;
1.2.1. Strategies of search:
1.2.1.1. Select theme - font selection;
1.2.2. Bibliographical and documentary archives and libraries;
1.2.3. Qualitative and quantitative methods;
1.2.4. Multiplicity of media in research;
1.2.5. Techniques of synthesis and analysis databases: thematic and citation; critical reviews, standards and criteria for citation; primary and secondary bibliography, citations of URLs.
1.2.6. Current research through technological means.
2. Presentation of research results.
Distinctions: project work, internship report, dissertation, thesis;
Formal aspects: graphic criteria and drafting;
Introduction;
Development;
Quotes;
Footnotes;
Conclusion;
Annexes and Appendices;
Indexes;
Bibliography.
1.1. Paradigms of research;
1.2. Research and planning;
1.2.1. Strategies of search:
1.2.1.1. Select theme - font selection;
1.2.2. Bibliographical and documentary archives and libraries;
1.2.3. Qualitative and quantitative methods;
1.2.4. Multiplicity of media in research;
1.2.5. Techniques of synthesis and analysis databases: thematic and citation; critical reviews, standards and criteria for citation; primary and secondary bibliography, citations of URLs.
1.2.6. Current research through technological means.
2. Presentation of research results.
Distinctions: project work, internship report, dissertation, thesis;
Formal aspects: graphic criteria and drafting;
Introduction;
Development;
Quotes;
Footnotes;
Conclusion;
Annexes and Appendices;
Indexes;
Bibliography.
Teaching Methods
The classes take place through theoretical exposition. It will be required the participation of students.
Assessment will be continuous through the critical analysis of the following practical work:
Developing a thematic bibliography with at least 30 references including: monographs, periodicals, theses and URL's;
Preparation of an index card of a book;
Practical in which the student will prepare a summary of an article;
Developing a critical review of a work;
Practical exercises performed in class.
The first four exercises correspond to 70% of the final classification; the last exercises and participation correspond to 30%.
The evaluation criteria are as follows:
Quality of work;
Attendance of student learning as collateral;
Amount of work;
Ability to evolve.
There is also the possibility of completing this course unit by examination, to be combined with the Professor at the beginning of the semester.
Assessment will be continuous through the critical analysis of the following practical work:
Developing a thematic bibliography with at least 30 references including: monographs, periodicals, theses and URL's;
Preparation of an index card of a book;
Practical in which the student will prepare a summary of an article;
Developing a critical review of a work;
Practical exercises performed in class.
The first four exercises correspond to 70% of the final classification; the last exercises and participation correspond to 30%.
The evaluation criteria are as follows:
Quality of work;
Attendance of student learning as collateral;
Amount of work;
Ability to evolve.
There is also the possibility of completing this course unit by examination, to be combined with the Professor at the beginning of the semester.
Teaching Staff
