Class Dissertation

Course unit for each student to develop the research theme defined in Research Methodologies and Seminars. The research work is supervised by a doctoral professor of the MSc program.

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1. phased realisation of the research plan, based on the research project drawn up in the UC Construction of a Research Project and further developed in the UC  Research Seminar 1.1 Systematising the theoretical framework 1.2 Carrying out empirical research work 2. Writing the dissertation text 2.1 Representing and reporting the research 2.2 Writing according to the general rules of scientific writing (APA)

Inquiry-Based Learning (IBL) Stimulating critical and reflective thinking through the formulation of research problems. Development of autonomy in the search for solutions and in the construction of knowledge. Use of Digital Technologies and Virtual Environments Research management platforms (such as Mendeley, Zotero and NVivo for analysing data). Interactive resources such as online workshops and webinars with experts. Artificial intelligence tools to support literature review and data analysis. Active and Reflective Methodology Personalised supervision and continuous feedback, promoting the progressive improvement of the dissertation. Critical discussions in research seminars, allowing for the exchange of ideas and the validation of theoretical assumptions.  

A seleção bibliográfica cumprirá o critério da pertinência face ao objeto de estudo, aos objetivos da investigação e ao quadro metodológico adotado. Bardin, L. (2000). Analise de Contecido. Lisboa: Edlções 70. Lima, J. A., & Pacheco, J. A. (Orgs.) (2006). Fazer investigação: Contributos para a elaboração de dissertações e teses. Porto: Porto Editora. Pereira. A., & Poupa, C. (2018). Como escrever uma tese, monografia ou livro científico usando o word (7ª ed. revista). Lisboa: Ed. Sílabo. Vieira, C. (Coord) (2022). Temas, Contextos e Desafios da Investigação Qualitativa em Educação. Pessoas e Contextos