Identifying Data 2022/23
Subject (*) Methodology of the Scientific Research Code 730547007d
Study programme
Máster Universitario en Eficiencia Enerxética e Sustentabilidade (a distancia)
Descriptors Cycle Period Year Type Credits
Official Master's Degree 1st four-month period
First Optional 3
Language
Spanish
Galician
Teaching method Non-attendance
Prerequisites
Department Ciencias da Computación e Tecnoloxías da Información
Enxeñaría Industrial
Coordinador
Sanchez Maroño, Noelia
E-mail
noelia.sanchez@udc.es
Lecturers
Calvo Rolle, Jose Luis
Sanchez Maroño, Noelia
E-mail
jose.rolle@udc.es
noelia.sanchez@udc.es
Web http://campusvirtual.udc.gal
General description O obxectivo deste curso é o de proporcionar ao alumnado unha visión de conxunto do mundo da investigación. Os coñecementos impartidos permitiranlles coñecer o contexto de traballo relacionado coa investigación teórica e aplicada, así como adquirir algunhas habilidades básicas para localizar información de calidade, redactar e presentar resultados de investigación.

Study programme competencies
Code Study programme competences
B1 CB6 - Possess and understand knowledge that provides a foundation or opportunity to be original in the development and/or application of ideas, often in a research context
B7 CG2 - Develop analysis and synthesis skills; encourage critical discussion, defending arguments, and drawing conclusions
B10 CG5 - Boost creativity
C1 CT1 - Express themselves correctly, both orally and in writing, in the official languages of the autonomous community
C4 CT4 - Develop for the exercise of a respectful citizenship with the democratic culture, human rights and the gender perspective
C7 CT7 - Develop the ability to work in interdisciplinary or transdisciplinary teams, to offer proposals that contribute to sustainable environmental, economic, political and social development
C8 CT8 - Value the importance of research, innovation and technological development in the socioeconomic and cultural progress of society
C9 CT9 - Have the ability to manage time and resources: develop plans, prioritize activities, identify criticism, set deadlines and meet them

Learning aims
Learning outcomes Study programme competences
Have a general vision of research in the university field, delving into the main lines in the field of engineering BC1
CC1
CC4
CC8
Know what is expected of a doctoral thesis, how it is written and how it is presented BC7
CC4
CC7
CC9
Perform searches for quality scientific-technical references in various sources BC7
Know the main scientific discussion forums and their usual operation in relation to sending papers, review, etc. BC1
Know what is expected of a doctoral thesis, how it is written and how it is presented BC1
BC10
CC4
CC8
CC9
Write articles of a scientific-technical nature and present them appropriately BC10
CC1
CC9

Contents
Topic Sub-topic
8. Transfer of knowledge to industry and exploitation of
results.
8.1. Patent licensing.
8.2. Creation of technology-based companies: spin-off.
8.3. Contract research and cooperative.
1. Scientific and technological research 1.1. The research concept.
1.2. Taxonomy of research.
1.3. Characteristics of scientific research.
1.4. Ethical aspects of research.
2. The research methodology. 2.1. Steps of the research process.
2.2. Main research methods.
3. The dissemination of research. 3.1. Types of publications.
3.2. Patents.
4. Management and search of scientific and technical references. 4.1. Information sources.
4.2. How to literature searches.
4.3. Tools for finding references.
4.4. Tools for managing references.
4.5. Introduction to citation indexes.
5. Drafting and presentation of scientific papers in the field of engineering. 5.1. Basic resources for scientific work.
5.2. The structure of a scientific paper.
5.3. Techniques for writing scientific papers.
5.4. Preparation of presentations of scientific papers.
6. Research projects and innovation. 6.1. Conception and planning of a research project.
6.2. essential elements of a research project.
6.3. Types of calls for research projects and innovation.
7. Development of a doctoral thesis.
7.1. What is a doctoral thesis?.
7.2. Selecting a new line or research problem.

Planning
Methodologies / tests Competencies Ordinary class hours Student’s personal work hours Total hours
Supervised projects B1 B7 B10 C1 C7 C9 0 49 49
Mixed objective/subjective test C1 C4 1.5 1.5 3
Document analysis B1 0 4 4
Online discussion C1 C8 3 3 6
Workbook B1 C8 0 10 10
Objective test B7 C4 1.5 1.5 3
 
Personalized attention 0 0
 
(*)The information in the planning table is for guidance only and does not take into account the heterogeneity of the students.

Methodologies
Methodologies Description
Supervised projects Development work on writing scientific articles, presentations at scientific-technical work and preparation of reports of research projects.
Mixed objective/subjective test Realization of short questionnaires to see if knowledge of a specific topic has been acquired
Document analysis Search and analyze different documentary sources (articles, doctoral dissertations, etc.)
Online discussion Structured conversation with teachers and students to face two or more opinions about a certain controversial or debatable topic from different points of view
Workbook Reading of selected documents to acquire specific knowledge of a certain topic or subject
Objective test It will consist of theoretical and practical on any of the items included in the agenda of the current issues.

Personalized attention
Methodologies
Supervised projects
Description
Student advice and assistance in tasks that require personal attention and resolution of doubts in their development will take place.
Apart from teaching hours, attention is maintained in the official tutoring hours through the following channels:
- Email: Of use to make short answer queries.
- Teams: virtual meetings preferably upon request via email.

Assessment
Methodologies Competencies Description Qualification
Objective test B7 C4 Objective exam. It is necessary to exceed 50% of the score in the objective test to pass the subject. 50
Mixed objective/subjective test C1 C4 Realización dos cuestionarios, en tempo e forma, establecidas na materia no marco desta metodoloxía. 10
Supervised projects B1 B7 B10 C1 C7 C9 Realization of the tasks, in time and form, established in the matter within the framework of this methodology. To pass the subject is essential to have made and approved the "supervised projects". As part of the "supervised project" issues such as school attendance, personal work, proposed personal work, attitude, etc., to help obtaining approved will be included. 40
 
Assessment comments
<p>For the second opportunity, students may resubmit&nbsp; those "supervised projects" not presented during the course, in any case it is possible to submit any project to obtain a better grade. If the project requires oral presentation, it will be done the same day of the objective test.</p><p>To help achieve a sustainable immediate environment and meet the objective of action number 5: "Teaching and research healthy and sustainable environmental and social" of the "Plan of Action Green Campus Ferrol":</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>1.- The delivery of the documentary works that are carried out in this subject:</p><p>1.1. It will be requested in virtual format and / or computer support</p><p>1.2. It will be done through Moodle, in digital format without needing to print them</p><p>1.3. To be made on paper:</p><p>- Plastics will not be used.</p><p>- Two-sided prints will be made.</p><p>- Recycled paper will be used.</p><p>- Drafts print will be avoided.</p>

Sources of information
Basic José Cegarra Sánchez (2013). Metodología de la investigación científica y tecnológica. Ediciones Díaz de Santos
Michael Jay Katz (2009). From Research to Manuscript: A Guide to Scientific Writing (2ª edición). Springer
Roberto Hernandez-Sampieri (2014). Metodología de la investigación (6ª Edición). McGraw-Hill

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Other comments


(*)The teaching guide is the document in which the URV publishes the information about all its courses. It is a public document and cannot be modified. Only in exceptional cases can it be revised by the competent agent or duly revised so that it is in line with current legislation.