The TFG FP covers a wide range of topics related to the different fields of knowledge that are part of the degree program.

Methodology

The FP subject does not include class teaching. The MOODLE CLASSROOM and the TFE space that are enabled through the UAB’s VIRTUAL CAMPUS are used for the exchange of information between the coordination team, tutors and students. In addition, these virtual spaces will be used for the delivery of the different assignments required throughout the course. Therefore, it is essential to consult the information in these spaces periodically, as well as the email associated with the enrolment in the subject, to ensure that all the necessary information is received for the completing the FP.

Students will be able to select the topic of their FP from those offered in strict order of their grade point average, within the time period established at the beginning of the course.

The teaching/learning methodology is divided into supervision sessions, autonomous work and evaluation activities. The supervised activity includes two different types of tutorials that can be done in group or individually: compulsory tutorials and extension tutorials. Up to 8 hours of compulsory tutorials are required, at 4 different moments. Students may also request up to 4 hours of extension tutorials which will be agreed upon with the tutor. The first mandatory tutorial (it is recommended that it be in a group) must be done in person. The remaining tutorials (compulsory and extension) can be done in person (preferably) or virtually. In any case, the format of the tutorials must be agreed upon by students and tutors during the first mandatory face-to-face tutorial. Face-to-face tutorials will be conditioned by the evolution of the pandemic. In the case of students in mobility programs, all tutorials can be carried out virtually.

The development of the FP is a continuous process with 3 different phases: an initial one in which the project is defined (with an approximate workload of 25 hours), a development phase (with an approximately workload of 75 hours) and a closing phase that includes the presentation of the final report (with an approximate workload of 50 hours).

The FP process will begin with a plenary session in which general aspects will be explained, and in which a roundtable will be held with students from the previous year.

 

Once the designation of topic has been definitively published, tutors must call students to the first of the face-to-face tutorials relating to the initial phase of the FP.

The rest of the compulsory tutorials - which must not exceed 8 hours - and the extension tutorials - up to a maximum of 4 additional hours - will be scheduled by mutual agreement. Two compulsory tutorials must be held (one on the topic and objectives, and another on the project design) before the first submission of the presentation of the work plan and/or project. The third mandatory tutorial must be held before the second submission and deal with the development of the project. The fourth mandatory tutorial will be about the methodology and results, and it must be held before the final FP submission.

During this process, students must submit, on the dates set out in the table below, the 3 documents that are detailed in the evaluation section. All submissions will be made through the TFE space, and the third (final) submission must also be uploaded to the MOODLE CLASSROOM for the FP.

ORIENTATION AND FP TYPES

There are two different types of FP: the professional option and the research option (which can be basic research on a topic or in-depth research on a theoretical concept). Regardless of the option chosen, the format of the FP can be agreed on by tutor and student (report format or research article format).

Whichever format is chosen, the FP must be written in CATALAN.

The FP must include a references section and citations within the text according to APA rules. APA rules can be consulted at: https://ddd.uab.cat/pub/recdoc/2016/145881/citrefapa_a2016.pdf  

 

A)    PROFESSIONAL OPTION: An intervention/innovation project in a given context. This option allows for four types of FP:

 

• Intervention FP. A proposal for educational or socio-educational action in a specific context. This can be materialised in a) a diagnostic study, b) the design and implementation of a project in the professional field, c) the evaluation of an existing project (it is necessary that the project is being implemented).
• Creation and innovation FP. A proposal aimed at designing, creating or developing educational and/or socio-educational products or services in a specific context.
• Entrepreneurial FP. Developing a proposal for entrepreneurship (traditional or social) in the educational or socio-educational field.
• Service-learning FP. A project with real application in an institution, requiring close collaboration with that institution. (More information at: Més que un TFG!)

 

In the case of FPs which are based in the same school or institution where work placements are being carried out, students will be able to draw on the analysis of the context and other data gathered as part of their placement; but in NO CASE may they copy the content from one assignment to another. That is, the placement report and the FP must be completely different or will be considered as self-plagiarism, leading to failing the FP.

 

B) RESEARCH OPTION:

• Empirical research FP. An analytical project including a theoretical framework, a working hypothesis or objectives and an empirical section with results, discussion and conclusions. This modality should include basic research methodologies and techniques (search for, selection and use of tools to capture information, as well as for analysis and interpretation).

 

1. Systematic research review FP. A theoretical project that involves a theoretical, critical or comparative analysis as a basis for the in-depth presentation and argumentation of a topic. This modality should include a broad literature review on the subject matter and an explicit discussion in relation to the theoretical framework and state-of-the-art.

 

STRUCTURE OF THE FINAL PROJECT (third submission)

Regardless of the FP option chosen, the third submission, which corresponds to the final version of the FP, can be presented in two different formats:

 

1.- REPORT FORMAT

This format must meet the following requirements:

• Max. length of 70,000 characters (including spaces) (20/25 pages approx.). This does not include the references or annexes.
• The cover page must include:

-       The name of the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona and the degree program

-       Name of the author

-       FP title

-       Date and sitting of the submission

-       Tutor’s name and Department.

 

After the cover page, you must include the index of the FP including page numbers. In addition, an abstract in Catalan, Spanish and English must be included.

2.- SCIENTIFIC ARTICLE FORMAT

Students choosing to present the FP in this format must emulate the structure and presentation of an article published in a scientific or professional journal. The following are generic guidelines:

The maximum length is 30,000 characters (including spaces) (approximately 10-12 A4 pages).

• 7-8 line abstract in Catalan and translation into English.
• A list of 5-8 keywords.
• Reference list and in-text citations following APA format.
• Structure: introduction, context, theoretical framework, methodology or proposal plan, results, discussion, conclusions/final assessment.
• Schemes, tables, charts, photos and/or audio-visual recordings may be included at the end of the article.
• The cover page must include:

-       The name of the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona and the degree program

-       Name of the author

-       FP title

-       Date and sitting of the submission

-       Tutor’s name and Department.

 

If the tutor considers it feasible, the student may be encouraged to publish the article in a scientific journal in the area of study. The tutor must help the student in adapting the article to the criteria of rigor and presentation of the chosen journal. The intellectual property of the FP will belong to the author of the FP. In any case, it is understood that the tutor has also contributed to the preparation of the study, and of the article, so consent from author and tutor is needed for publication. The tutor may appear as co-author in second place.

Annotation: Within the schedule set by the centre or degree programme, 15 minutes of one class will be reserved for students to evaluate their lecturers and their courses or modules through questionnaires.