The article presents a case study of the elaboration process and the results obtained in a seed research project developed and executed during 12 months by 6 undergraduate students of the University of Guayaquil together with a tutor 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, as well as some publications in congresses and refereed journals.
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