Class Scientific Methodology

This course aims to introduce students to the methodology of scientific work and provide them with the conceptual tools to enable them to choose the appropriate methodological strategies for preparing a master's dissertation. The aim is also to make students aware of the ethical principles underlying scientific research.

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Module 1- Scientific research 1.1 Foundations of scientific research 1.2 The relevance of research in the Science of Religions 1.3 Research in the Science of Religions in Portugal Module 2- The research process 2.1 The types and dynamics of the research process 2.2 The choice of topic, the starting question, and exploration 2.3 Literature review 2.4 Problematization and analysis model 2.5 Data collection and analysis 2.6 Conclusions Module 3 - Dissertation project 3.1 Research and sources 3.2 Selecting and organizing sources 3.3 Structure and organization of the text 3.4 Academic writing, bibliographic referencing, and plagiarism Translated with DeepL.com (free version)

Theoretical-practical classes with presentations and class discussions on the different stages of the scientific process, treatment of databases - such as those related to ongoing projects in the Area of Science of Religions - and presentation of a first draft of a master's dissertation project.

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