Class Advanced Methods of Research

This course unit intends that the students develop the necessary skills for the practice of scientific research, as well as for the critical analysis of empirical studies in the area

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1. Conceptualization of the research framework    1.1 The construction of the research object    1.2 The theory and the delimitation of the theoretical problematic: the construction of the analysis model    1.3 The ethical issues in social research 2. Choice of methods and techniques for collection and analysis    2.1 Theoretical assumptions of qualitative and quantitative methods    2.2 The choice of research methods    2.3 The main data collection techniques    2.4 The main data analysis techniques 3. Operationalization of the research process    3.1. The access and selection of the empirical field    3.2 Definition and negotiation of roles (of the researcher)    3.3 The selection of the universe and sample 4. The Writing Process    4.1 General structure of presentation    4.2. Discourse construction; writing styles, common mistakes    4.3. The citations    4.4. The bibliographical references

The methodologies used in this course focus on the presentation of theoretical content and the analysis and discussion of published research studies. Given the characteristics of this course, pedagogy is oriented towards motivating the student to choose a dissertation topic and develop application exercises. Continuous assessment will be based on the following elements: 1) drafting a scientific article (80%); 2) practical exercises in class (20%). Failure to pass continuous assessment will result in an appeal exam - written work (100%), with a minimum score of 10 points.

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