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Get started with your master's thesis.

It can be hard deciding on how to start writing your master's thesis. Here are some tips that may help you get started.

Draft schedule

1. Find your theme. There are several ways to research, e.g.:

• Choice of interest area
• Interesting courses you have attended or material you have read
• Read newspapers (The Economist, Financial Times etc.)
• Contact a business or organisation
• Look for topic suggestions from research groups or existing projects on Itslearning (Meeting point - master's thesis)

2. Find a research question in collaboration with your supervisor. A good research question should answer the following:

• What is your main focus?
• What is the purpose of the thesis?
• What is the academic perspective and the theoretical foundation?
• What scientific method should be used to best answer the research question?
• Is the Thesis within the scope of 30 ECTS? Or is your Thesis too narrow, too demanding or extensive?
• Will your Thesis provide something new, e.g new theories, new basis for decision making?

3. Find litterature

4. Make decisions for empirical methods

5. Decide methods for analysis

6. Collect data

7. Interprete data

8. Write the Thesis

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Folders and files, repository files navigation, latex-thesis-template, a few notes to get you started if you're new to latex.

I suggest you first read this introduction: https://www.overleaf.com/learn/latex/Free_online_introduction_to_LaTeX_(part_2)

Furthermore, I suggest that you use Overleaf for your thesis. By paying a few dollars a month, you're able to have Google Doc functionality with your thesis partner. By clicking "Menu" in the upper-left corner of Overleaf, you can connect the thesis to Dropbox as well.

To get a better overview of the thesis, I structured the thesis in sections (see the sections folder). To add a new file to your thesis, add the file path to main.tex , like I do here with the front page: \subfile{sections/01_introduction/0101_front_page} . Then in the new file, add the following code snippet and start writing between the begin and end document code snippets:

To add comments that will not be compiled, use % . To get a literal percentage sign, use \% . Same goes for "&" ( \& ) and "$" ( \$ ).

The following code snippet is found in main.tex and allows you to play around with headers and footers:

I already added code to get proper line breaking in American–English. If you're writing in Norwegian, replace line 68–71 in main.tex with:

To add headings, you can use \chapter{Title goes here} , \section{Subtitle goes here} , \subsection{Subsubtitle goes here} , \subsubsection{Subsubsubtitle goes here} .

To add a figure, upload the file to the images folder and replace nhh.jpg in the code block below. Additionally, play around with the witdths of the captions and the images. And finally, remember to change the caption and the label.

The most important use of labels is for cross-references. By using \ref{my-figure-label} and \pageref{my-figure-label} , you will retrieve the figure number and the page of the figure. Example: "As we can see from Figure \ref{my-figure-label} on page \pageref{my-figure-label}, ..." would, for instance, give "As we can see from Figure 1 on page 29, ...". It's important to note that you should use a different label for each figure, table, section header, and so on.

To add a table, use tablesgenerator.com and switch the table style from "Default table style" to "Booktabs table style". To create a new table from scratch, you can for instance make the table data in Excel, then paste it in on the website through File -> Paste table data... . To edit an existing LaTeX table, paste it on the website through File -> From LaTeX code... . To move the table over to Overleaf, click "Generate", then "Copy to clipboard".

I have added three bibliography files (default setting I made was APA), which you can switch in main.tex if needed. You can perfectly use only one bibliography file, but I found it convenient to use three:

• bib_category_1.bib is used for peer-reviewed references. 2. bib_category_2.bib is used for references that is not peer-reviewed but is still needed for your paper. Examples are numbers from the bureau of statistics, key newspaper articles, etc. 3. bib_category_3.bib is used for those references that you add for the time being but that you need to switch out before handing in your thesis. One example is Wikipedia entries.

Adding references is quick and easy in LaTeX. For peer-reviewed articles, find the article on http://scholar.google.com , click the cite icon, click the BibTex link on the bottom of the modal window that pops up, copy the text, and paste it into bib_category_1.bib . For all other online references, install the "BibTex entry from URL" extension for Google Chrome. Please note that you will likely have to make some adjuments from this extension's output, but that is quick and easy.

Citing references is easy. The key is to get the citation tag, which is uboe2017statistical from the following example:

There are multiple formats you can get citations in-text. First add the reference above to the bibliography file, then play around with these code snippets to see the differences between them:

• \textcite{uboe2017statistical}
• \citeauthor{uboe2017statistical}
• \cite{uboe2017statistical}
• \cite*{uboe2017statistical}
• \parencite{uboe2017statistical}
• \parencite*{uboe2017statistical}

To have in-line quotations, use \textquote{This is quote} .

Writing math is one of LaTeX' biggest strengths. Here's an example, copy this code block into Overleaf and play around with it for yourself.

To get a bullet-pointed list:

To get an enumerated list:

And a final tip

There's tons of other customizations you can do in LaTeX and I won't go through every detail here. Therefore: Google is your friend. Good luck!

P.S. If this template was useful for you, consider improving it here on GitHub so that others can benefit more.

BibTeX mastersthesis template

The mastersthesis entry type is intended to be used for a Master's thesis.

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UCI Libraries maintains the following  templates to assist in formatting your graduate manuscript. If you are formatting your manuscript in Microsoft Word, feel free to download and use the template. If you would like to see what your manuscript should look like, PDFs have been provided. If you are formatting your manuscript using LaTex, UCI maintains a template on OverLeaf.

• Annotated Template (Dissertation) 2024 PDF of a template with annotations of what to look out for
• Word: Thesis Template 2024 Editable template of the Master's thesis formatting.
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• Word: Dissertation Template 2024 Editable template of the PhD Dissertation formatting.
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What’s Included: The Dissertation Template

If you’re preparing to write your dissertation, thesis or research project, our free dissertation template is the perfect starting point. In the template, we cover every section step by step, with clear, straightforward explanations and examples .

The template’s structure is based on the tried and trusted best-practice format for formal academic research projects such as dissertations and theses. The template structure reflects the overall research process, ensuring your dissertation or thesis will have a smooth, logical flow from chapter to chapter.

The dissertation template covers the following core sections:

• The title page/cover page
• Abstract (sometimes also called the executive summary)
• Table of contents
• List of figures /list of tables
• Chapter 1: Introduction  (also available: in-depth introduction template )
• Chapter 2: Literature review  (also available: in-depth LR template )
• Chapter 3: Methodology (also available: in-depth methodology template )
• Chapter 4: Research findings /results (also available: results template )
• Chapter 5: Discussion /analysis of findings (also available: discussion template )
• Chapter 6: Conclusion (also available: in-depth conclusion template )
• Reference list

Each section is explained in plain, straightforward language , followed by an overview of the key elements that you need to cover within each section. We’ve also included practical examples to help you understand exactly what’s required in each section.

The cleanly-formatted Google Doc can be downloaded as a fully editable MS Word Document (DOCX format), so you can use it as-is or convert it to LaTeX.

FAQs: Dissertation Template

What format is the template (doc, pdf, ppt, etc.).

The dissertation template is provided as a Google Doc. You can download it in MS Word format or make a copy to your Google Drive. You’re also welcome to convert it to whatever format works best for you, such as LaTeX or PDF.

What types of dissertations/theses can this template be used for?

The template follows the standard best-practice structure for formal academic research projects such as dissertations or theses, so it is suitable for the vast majority of degrees, particularly those within the sciences.

Some universities may have some additional requirements, but these are typically minor, with the core structure remaining the same. Therefore, it’s always a good idea to double-check your university’s requirements before you finalise your structure.

Will this work for a research paper?

A research paper follows a similar format, but there are a few differences. You can find our research paper template here .

Is this template for an undergrad, Masters or PhD-level thesis?

This template can be used for a dissertation, thesis or research project at any level of study. It may be slight overkill for an undergraduate-level study, but it certainly won’t be missing anything.

How long should my dissertation/thesis be?

This depends entirely on your university’s specific requirements, so it’s best to check with them. As a general ballpark, Masters-level projects are usually 15,000 – 20,000 words in length, while Doctoral-level projects are often in excess of 60,000 words.

What about the research proposal?

If you’re still working on your research proposal, we’ve got a template for that here .

We’ve also got loads of proposal-related guides and videos over on the Grad Coach blog .

How do I write a literature review?

We have a wealth of free resources on the Grad Coach Blog that unpack how to write a literature review from scratch. You can check out the literature review section of the blog here.

How do I create a research methodology?

We have a wealth of free resources on the Grad Coach Blog that unpack research methodology, both qualitative and quantitative. You can check out the methodology section of the blog here.

Can I share this dissertation template with my friends/colleagues?

Yes, you’re welcome to share this template. If you want to post about it on your blog or social media, all we ask is that you reference this page as your source.

Can Grad Coach help me with my dissertation/thesis?

Within the template, you’ll find plain-language explanations of each section, which should give you a fair amount of guidance. However, you’re also welcome to consider our dissertation and thesis coaching services .

Template for a Masters or Doctoral Thesis

This LaTeX template is used by many universities as the basis for thesis and dissertation submissions, and is a great way to get started if you haven't been provided with a specific version from your department.

This version of the template is provided by Vel at LaTeXTemplates.com , and is already loaded in Overleaf so you can start writing immediately.

Checkout this short video to see how to easily create and edit new chapters as your thesis develops.

Please read the unofficial quick guide to the template; it contains some tips and suggestions on how to modify certain things.

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Here you can find our thesis templates and instructions on how to use them.

How to use the thesis template

1. download the university's template, 2. use the guide for detailed instructions, 3. fill in the front cover, 4. convert the thesis to pdf, 5. merge thesis and front cover, 6. upload your thesis in diva.

The University has an accessibility-adapted Word template that you can use when writing your thesis to make it easier for you. The template has some basic settings, but you can change the template according to your own needs.

If you do not use Word

If you use a text editor other than Word, you need to be careful when creating your thesis layout using the program's style sheets and paragraph styles, such as different headings and table formats. Remember that all theses written at Halmstad University must have the University's front cover as the front page, see item 3.

The ”How to create accessible documents” guide provides instructions on how to customise the accessibility of your document in Word.

Your thesis also needs a front cover with the correct information. You can use the University's template as a cover page; it is the same template regardless of your thesis or degree project level. If you already are using the University thesis template, you will find the front cover in the template.

If, on the other hand, you write your thesis in a tool other than Word, you need to download and fill in the University's official front cover, then convert the cover to pdf and finally merge it with your thesis.

When you have finished writing your thesis, you must convert it into pdf format. Information on how to do it in Word is in the guide, see item 2.

This step only applies to you who write your thesis in an other tool than Word. Make sure that both files are in pdf format. Select the files and right-click, select "Combine the files in Acrobat." Double-check that the front cover is first. Select "combine."

Once your examiner has approved your thesis for publication in DiVA you can upload it in the system yourself. You can find instructions via the link below. Please note that this step does not make your thesis visible in DiVa directly. The University administrators first have to make a final validation before publishing.

Publish in DiVA

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