2023
Research Methodologies
Name: Research Methodologies
Code: ECN11913M
6 ECTS
Duration: 15 weeks/156 hours
Scientific Area:
Economy
Teaching languages: Portuguese
Languages of tutoring support: Portuguese, English
Regime de Frequência: Presencial
Sustainable Development Goals
Learning Goals
The main goal of this course is to provide methodological knowledge on the several stages of the research process in Economics, from which may/should result pieces of work, notably a Masters dissertation.
In terms of general skills, the course provides capacities to define, elaborate and present scientific pieces of work, notably a masters dissertation.
In terms of general skills, the course provides capacities to define, elaborate and present scientific pieces of work, notably a masters dissertation.
Contents
1. THE METHODOLOGY OF THE RESEARCH PROCESS: Theoretical Aspects
1.1. Science and the Scientific Method: general aspects
1.2. Brief Analysis of the Evolution of Scientific Method: the particular cases of Economics and of Public Policies and Projects
2. THE METHODOLOGY OF THE RESEARCH PROCESS: Practical Aspects
2.1. Academic Research: objectives, types and general characteristics
2.2. Brief Reflections on the Writing and Graphic Styles
2.3. The Choice of the Theme and Supervisor(s) of the Dissertation: some recommendations
2.4. The Usual Components of a Research Project
2.5. The Operationalisation of the Research Project
2.6. A Proposed Structure for a Masters Dissertation
2.7. The Presentation / Defence of the Dissertation
3. THE METHODOLOGY OF THE RESEARCH PROCESS: Examples of Application
1.1. Science and the Scientific Method: general aspects
1.2. Brief Analysis of the Evolution of Scientific Method: the particular cases of Economics and of Public Policies and Projects
2. THE METHODOLOGY OF THE RESEARCH PROCESS: Practical Aspects
2.1. Academic Research: objectives, types and general characteristics
2.2. Brief Reflections on the Writing and Graphic Styles
2.3. The Choice of the Theme and Supervisor(s) of the Dissertation: some recommendations
2.4. The Usual Components of a Research Project
2.5. The Operationalisation of the Research Project
2.6. A Proposed Structure for a Masters Dissertation
2.7. The Presentation / Defence of the Dissertation
3. THE METHODOLOGY OF THE RESEARCH PROCESS: Examples of Application
Teaching Methods
As this course is intended to be an easily usable tool, the teaching methods are based upon: 1) presenting the strictly necessary theory on research methodology; 2) applying, as much as possible, the methodology to examples.
Regarding the grading, in the continuous assessment scheme, it will be based on the elaboration, during the academic semester, of a (only) one small scientific work on a subject to be chosen by the students, whose weight is (obviously) 100% of the final rating. Alternatively, i.e. in the exam assessment scheme, students will take a (single) written exam on the subject, whose weight os (obviously) 100% of the final grade.
Regarding the grading, in the continuous assessment scheme, it will be based on the elaboration, during the academic semester, of a (only) one small scientific work on a subject to be chosen by the students, whose weight is (obviously) 100% of the final rating. Alternatively, i.e. in the exam assessment scheme, students will take a (single) written exam on the subject, whose weight os (obviously) 100% of the final grade.
Teaching Staff
- Rui Manuel Militão Lousada Leite [responsible]
