Overall objectives:

1. - Develop research skills and carry out a research project, within the scope of ?knowing?, but above all of know-how. At the end of this course, in addition to knowing the lines of research of the master's professors, it is expected that the student acquires skills that allow him to:
1.1. - Describe and characterize the different steps of the research project;
1.2 - Know and apply the main research techniques and literature review;
1.3 - Identify and define the theoretical constructs within a given theme, as well as the main research needs in this field;
1.4 - Identify the research strategy and methods for collecting and analysing data appropriate to the problem and objectives of the study;
1.5 - Develop a set of oral and written communication skills in scientific terms;
1.6 - Become familiar with the main indicators of scientific production
1.7 - Write and orally present a research project

Syllabus:

1. - Presentation of the different research groups and ongoing projects of the professors.
2. - Research and literature review techniques
3. - Oral and written communication techniques
4. - APA Rules
5. - Scientific production indicators
6. - Preparation of the research project
6.1 - Problem definition
6.2 - Description of relevant theoretical models and/or empirical studies
6.3 - Definition of research questions, variables and objectives,
6.4 - Formulation and operationalization of hypotheses and.
6.5 - Methodology (sampling, instruments, procedures and analysis plan)
6.6 - Referencies
6.7 - Schedule

Literature/Sources:

Almeida, L., & Freire, T. , 2010 , Metodologia da investigação em psicologia e educação (5.ª ed.) , Braga: Psiquilíbrios
Moreira, J.M. , 2004 , Questionários: Teoria e Prática , Coimbra: Almedina
APA , 2020 , Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, 7th ed, , APA
Breakwell, G., Hammond, S., Fife-Schaw, C. & Smith, J. A. (Eds.) , 2012 , Research Methods in Psychology (4th ed). , Sage Publications Ltd.
Field, A. , 2013 , Discovering Statistics using IBM SPSS Statistics (4th ed). , Sage Publications.
OLeary, Z. , 2021 , The Essential Guide to Doing Your Research Project , SAGE.
Schweigert, Wendy A. , 2021 , Research Methods in Psychology: A Handbook, Fourth Edition, , Waveland Press
Willing, C. & Stainton-Rogers, W. , 2008 , The SAGE handbook of qualitative research in Psychology, , SAGE

Assesssment methods and criteria:

Classification Type: Quantitativa (0-20)

Evaluation Methodology:
Expository, active and interactive classes (Theoretical-practical classes), including Thematic Seminars in the area of Psychology and areas similar to Clinical Psychology, Health and Well-being, using the Psychology and Testoteca, Laboratory, as well as institutions and departments/ partner laboratories inside and outside UMa; Guided readings of research articles; Guided group discussion; Resolution and analysis of practical cases; Monitoring of data analysis and scientific writing. The evaluation of this curricular unit is based on the student's participation and involvement in research group meetings and the presentation of a research project proposal. The weights of each of the evaluation components (recoverable in period of appeal/improvement) in the final grade are as follows: (i) presentation and oral defence of the project (40%); (ii) research project proposal (written report) (30% literature review + 30% empirical part).