81608 - Research Skills

Academic Year 2026/2027

  • Teaching Mode: In-person learning (entirely or partially)
  • Campus: Bologna
  • Corso: Second cycle degree programme (LM) in Chemical Innovation and Regulation for Sustainability (cod. 6258)

Learning outcomes

This module builds upon foundational research skills, focusing on advanced research methodologies, data interpretation, and scientific writing for publication. Content includes advanced literature review techniques, statistical analysis, grant writing, and effective strategies for disseminating research findings.

Course contents

Introduction to the most common literature databanks and strategies for the search of papers. Use and potential of the Cambridge Crystallographic Data Centre. Use and potential of the Protein Data bank. Introduction to the key step for the writing of a scientific paper. Introduction to international research proposal call.

Readings/Bibliography

Lecturer notes and slides

Teaching methods

theoretical classes where main concepts are introduced, as well as tutorial classes with discussion of case-study examples.

Assessment methods

Oral questions duringlectures, class discussion, work groups.

ChIRS grades scale goes from 1 to 100, pass grade is
40, and will be translated into ECTS and different University scales.

Teaching tools

Lectures slides and notes will be available on the course moodle https://emmcchir-learning.ualg.pt

Office hours

See the website of Isabel Maria Palma Antunes Cavaco

SDGs

Decent work and economic growth Responsible consumption and production

This teaching activity contributes to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals of the UN 2030 Agenda.