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
Available soon
Responsible teacher
André Emanuel Moreira do Rosário,ANA FILIPA DA SILVA ALVES,ANA CATARINA DOMINGUES PEREIRA SANTOS,SUSANA ISABEL MATEUS SANTOS
Hours
Weekly - Available soon
Total - 0
Teaching language
PT
Prerequisites
Not applicable
Bibliography
Not applicable
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.