Líneas de investigación y dialogismo en los procesos investigativos en el campo universitario ecuatoriano

Abstract

The research activity is embedded in the dynamics of the intellectual field of theuniversities in each country, and this is a requirement commonly underlined in the reportsof evaluation and accreditation of such institutions. In the context of disputes of various kindsthat occur within the field, working with research lines and the formation of research groupsare elements that could contribute to the democratization of this activity and develop anattitude of dialogue between the various actors; they contribute also to promote the growthof the institutions of higher education and the generation of liberating thought.