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PRESENTATION ON

UNDERGRADUATE THESIS
Dr. Lien TRAN
21 Oct 2024
Overview of The Presentation
• What is an Undergraduate Thesis?

• Key Standards for an Undergraduate Thesis

• Differences by Disciplines
What is an Undergraduate Thesis?
• A Piece of Academic Writing

• Demonstrate Students’ Ability to:


• Conduct Independent Research
• Analyze a Particular Topic
• Present Findings in a Scholarly Format
Key Standards
1. Originality and Contribution:
• Original Research:
• May not require groundbreaking discovery, but should show deep
engagement and new contribution.

• Critical Thinking:
• Should go beyond description or summarization
• Should demonstrate ability to analyze, critique and synthesize
information.
Key Standards
2. Clear Research Question or Hypothesis:

• Focused Research Question:


• Should be clearly defined to provide a guiding focus and frames of
the scope.

• Relevant Research Question:


• Should be relevant to the field, and address a specific problem or
gap in the literature.
Key Standards
3. Thorough Literature Review:
• Contextualizing Research:
• Should include a comprehensive review of the relevant existing
literature.

• Critique of Sources:
• Should not just summarize, but also critically evaluate.
• Should highlight how the thesis builds upon or challenges existing
knowledge.
Key Standards
4. Research Methodologies:
• Contextualizing Research:
• Should include a comprehensive review of the relevant existing
literature.

• Critique of Sources:
• Should not just summarize, but also critically evaluate.
• Should highlights how the thesis builds upon or challenges existing
knowledge.
Key Standards
5. Logical Structure and Organization:
• Clear Structure:
• Title Page
• Abstract (a brief summary of the research question, methods, and findings)
• Introduction (explaining the research problem, objectives, and importance of the study)
• Literature Review
• Methodology
• Results (for empirical research) or Discussion (for theoretical/analytical work)
• Conclusion
• References/Bibliography
• Appendices (if necessary)

• Flow of Argument: Should be logical and coherent.


Key Standards
6. Academic Rigor and Analysis:
• Evidence-Based Argument:
• Use data, research or evidence from the literature.
• Sources should be cited.
• Critical Analysis:
• Should not just present facts and data, but analyze and interpret.
• Should demonstrate the ability to evaluate critically.
Key Standards
7. Proper Citations and Ethics:
• Proper Referencing:
• Must follow a recognized citation style (APA, MLA, Chicago, etc.).
• This is crucial to avoid plagiarism.
• Ethical Considerations:
• Approval from an ethic committee must be obtained if the research
involves human subjects, animals or sensitive data.
Key Standards
8. Length:
• Generally between 30 to 80 pages, including references and
appendices.
9. Writing Style and Clarity
• Academic Writing: Formal style, avoid colloquial language
• Clarity and Precision: The writing should be clear and logically
structured.
Key Standards
10. Conclusion and Implications:
• Summary of Findings: should only summarize, not introduce
new information.
• Implications for Future Research: broader implications to the
field and what future research could be conducted.
Key Standards
11. Advisor’s Guidance:
• Regular feedback from Advisor.

12. Revisions and Refinement:


• Proofreading and Editing: To avoid grammatical errors, typos
and formatting issues.
• Peer or Advisor Feedback.
Differences by Discipline
Science and • Often involves conducting experiments or empirical
Engineering research
• Emphasizes hypothesis testing, data analysis, and
presenting findings in scientific format.
Humanities and • Often involves qualitative research methods such as
Social Science textual analysis or interviews.
• Focuses more on theoretical analysis, interpretation of
texts or phenomena, and building arguments based on
critical reasoning.
Arts and Design • Includes a creative component (artwork, design
project) and a written reflection or critical analysis of
the creative work.
Summary of an
Undergraduate Thesis Standard
• Original, focused research question or hypothesis.
• Comprehensive and critical literature review.
• Appropriate research methodology with ethical considerations.
• Clear, well-organized structure and logical flow.
• Critical analysis and evidence-based arguments.
• Adherence to academic writing standards and citation guidelines.
• Length typically ranges from 30 to 80 pages depending on discipline.
• Frequent feedback from advisor and thorough revision.
Any Questions?

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