Writing your master's thesis
For many, the master's thesis is the biggest single task of their studies, and it easily stretches months beyond the estimate. When you divide the work into small stages and agree clearly on supervision, graduation stays on schedule. This guide helps you build a realistic plan.
You will need
- A research topic or topic ideas
- Contact with your supervisor
- A reference manager, such as Zotero
- Your department's thesis guidelines and assessment criteria
- A calendar or planning template
Steps
Narrow the topic strictly
Formulate one main question and at most a couple of sub-questions. A topic that is too broad is the most common reason why theses drag on.
Agree on supervision
Plan your timetable backwards
Build the theoretical foundation
Collect your data
Write every day
Analyse and interpret
Finish and check
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