Dissertation Planning

Objectives

  • Understand the process of writing a dissertation and the importance of selecting a current and original topic;
  • Develop a dissertation proposal, with context, motivation and characterization of the problem or research question;
  • Explain the processes of systematic literature review in developing the state of the art
  • Discuss the main research methodologies;
  • Present the scientific method of knowledge production;
  • Describe testing, validation, data collection and data analysis methodologies;
  • Implement forms of project management, goal setting, planning and execution;
  • Develop scientific writing skills, review and presentation of scientific articles;
  • Develop oral and written communication and critical analysis skills.

Program

  1. Introduction
    • Choosing a topic and identifying the problem or research question
    • Literature review
    • Research Methods
  2. Objectives and role of science
  3. The scientific method
  4. The scientific research process
    • Types of investigation
    • Investigation steps
    • Work plan
  5. Data collection and analysis of results
  6. Ethics in Scientific Research
  7. Scientific publication: research and production

Bibliography

  • Roberts, C. M., “The dissertation journey: A practical and comprehensive guide to planning, writing, and defending your dissertation”. Corwin Press, 2010.
  • Joyner, R. L., Rouse, W. A., & Glatthorn, A. A., ”Writing the winning thesis or dissertation: A step-by-step guide”. Corwin Press, 2018.
  • Leavy, P., “Research design: Quantitative, qualitative, mixed methods, arts-based, and community-based participatory research approaches”. Guilford Publications, 2022.
  • Oliveira, L. A., “Dissertação e tese em ciência e tecnologia”. LIDEL, 2011.
  • Nicholas, J. M., & Steyn, H. (2020). “Project management for engineering, business and technology”. Routledge, 2020.

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