A produção acadêmica discente como indicador de qualidade
um estudo bibliométrico nos cursos de História, Geografia e Pedagogia do CERES/UFRN
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.22478/ufpb.1809-4775.2025v21n3.74877Abstract
This article analyzes student academic production as an indicator of formative quality in the History, Geography, and Pedagogy programs at CERES/UFRN, based on Undergraduate Thesis Projects (TCCs) deposited in the university’s Institutional Repository between 2020 and 2024. Using a bibliometric, quantitative, and descriptive approach, the study identified patterns in volume, thematic diversity, and alignment with each program’s Pedagogical Proposals. The data reveal a more robust output in Pedagogy, followed by Geography, with significantly fewer records in History. The themes addressed reflect distinct curricular identities, strongly tied to local realities and the programs’ social commitments. The results highlight the TCC as a space for authorship, critical thinking, and formative expression. Among the limitations is the potential underreporting of works not deposited in the repository. The study proposes using these findings to inform self-assessment processes and strengthen undergraduate research.






