MASTER THESIS KICKOFF. The task Themes Does it have to be scientific?

MASTER

THESIS

KICKOFF

The task

• Themes• Does it have to be scientific?

Formal requirements

• Length• Ready for printing• Electronic and paper copy• Forms to fill in• Deadline• Publication

Supervision/ guidance

• How can you make the best use of your supervisor?

• Discussions with others• Cheating• Limits on supervision

Footnotes and references. Documentation.

• Using the library• When is it necessary to write a

footnote?• Format of footnotes• Bibliography

Technical writing

• Using Word and the template• Using the Internet• Short remarks on endNote etc

The writing process

• Statement of topic• Outline• Writing bits and pieces• Writing groups• Putting it together• The final rounds

The art of writing

• For whom are you writing?• The interesting and the boring• A good outline• A good sentence• A good paragraph• Building an argument• Conclude on solid footing