Research Project
Objectives
This unit aims to consolidate knowledge in research methodologies, previously acquired in other curricular units, through the development of an innovative research proposal in nutrition, well-documented and methodologically well-planned. It is intended that students are able to rationalise all the important steps in the development of a research project, demonstrating:
1) capabilities to support their decisions, namely through a research proposal that meets the objectives;
2) creativity, scientific rigor and ethical principles;
3) effectiveness in written and oral presentation.
General characterization
Code
41039
Credits
5
Responsible teacher
Prof. Doutor André Rosário
Hours
Weekly - Available soon
Total - Available soon
Teaching language
Portuguese
Prerequisites
Not applicable
Bibliography
Hulley, S. B., Cummings, S. R., Browner, W. S., Grady, D. G., Newman, T. B. (2013). Designing clinical research (4th ed.). Lippincott Williams and Wilkins. ISBN 9781608318049.
Drummond, K. E., Murphy-Reyes, A., Nutrition Research: Concepts and Applications. Jones & Bartlett Learning. ISBN 9781284101539.
Pounis, G., (2019). Analysis in Nutrition Research: Principles of Statistical Methodology and Interpretation of the Results. Academic Press. ISBN 9780128145562.
Lovegrove, J. A., Hodson, L., Sharma, S., Lanham-New, S. A. (2015). Nutrition Research Methodologies. Wiley-Blackewell. ISBN 9781118554678.
Teaching method
The unit is organised in lectures and practical classes: 1) 50-minute lecture classes once a week; and 2) 2.5-hour practical classes once a week, with a maximum of 15 students, for the detailed presentation and discussion of the main elements of the research proposal. The practical component requires students to write a research proposal, under the supervision of the professor.
Evaluation method
The evaluation will focus on the quality of the research proposal presented by the student, with emphasis on:
a) the scientific content (60%);
b) oral presentation (20%); and
c) discussion (20%).
Students with a grade equal to or higher than 10 (0 - 20) values are approved.
Approval requires attendance in at least 2/3 of all scheduled practical classes.
Subject matter
Introduction to nutrition research project.
Formulation of the research question and aims: a systematised approach.
Selecting appropriate study designs.
Selection of methods and instruments for data collection, management and analysis.
Selection of participants and recruitment: specification, sampling and methods.
Addressing ethical and legal Issues.
Research project planning: tasks; roles and responsibilities; timeline and milestones; costs; monitoring and contingency plan.
Writing a research proposal.