Subject: Dissertation (LIT)
Scientific Area:
Literature
Workload:
0 Hours
Number of ECTS:
45 ECTS
Language:
Portuguese
Overall objectives:
1 Display the knowledge and capability required for independent work in the area of Cultural, Literary and Intercultural Studies.
2 Develop in-depth knowledge of the major subject/field of study, including deeper insight into current research and development work.
3 Have a deeper knowledge of methods in the major subject/field of study.
4 Increase the capability to contribute to research and development work.
5 Be able to view critically, independently and creatively identify, formulate and deal with complex issues.
6 Display capability to clearly present and discuss the conclusions as well as the knowledge and arguments that form the basis for these findings.
7 Identify the issues that must be addressed within the framework of the specific thesis.
8 Have a consciousness of the ethical aspects of research and development work.
Syllabus:
Literature/Sources:
A. Pereira, C. Poupa (2018). Como Escrever Uma Tese, Monografia ou Livro Científico Usando o Word. Edições Silabo.
C.P. Coutinho (2006). Metodologia de Investigação em Ciências Sociais e Humanas: Teoria e Prática. Almedina.
E. Estrela, M.A. Soares (2013). Saber Escrever uma Tese e Outros Textos. Dom Quixote.
G. Andrews (2017). How to Write a Master's Dissertation: Outline and Examples. Academic Coaching.
M. Hamid (2013). How to Write a Research Proposal and a Thesis: A Manual for Students and Researchers. Creative.
Assesssment methods and criteria:
Classification Type: Quantitative (0-20)
Evaluation Methodology: Meeting with supervisor; use of online diary; prepare bibliography for theoretical framework; use different type of documents; do research in libraries, archives and in other ways possible and adequate.