Pavon, ChristianNaranjo, MargaritaCarrillo, Gabriela2018-12-172022-04-042018-12-172022-04-042018-09978-0-9993443-1-62414-6390http://laccei.org/LACCEI2018-Lima/meta/FP50.htmlhttp://dx.doi.org/10.18687/LACCEI2018.1.1.50http://axces.info/handle/10.18687/2018102_50The article presents the elaboration process and the results obtained in a seed research project executed during 12 months by 6 undergraduate students of the University of Guayaquil using the method based on project-based learning. In addition, a final interview was conducted with the participants and discourse analysis was used to examine personal and academic achievements. The results were the development of oral and written planning and communication skills in the participating students.EnglishLACCEI Licensehttps://laccei.org/blog/copyright-laccei-papers/project-based learningproject designseed projectshigher educationDevelopment of formative research in teaching processes to enhance the professional profile of undergraduate studentsArticle