The thesis is a formal paper written to describe and report on the research program the student has completed. Students selecting the thesis alternative commit themselves to a program of research and are expected to demonstrate a certain claim or perspective in relation to the research evidence and professional literature on the subject.

A long essay written by master's students as part of their degree. The plural of thesis is theses. See How to Find Theses & Dissertations.

Written essay of variable length typically completed at the end of a baccalaureate or masters degree program.

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A thesis is a substantial Master's level paper presenting independent research, which makes a contribution to the current body of knowledge in a scholarly field.

a treatise advancing a new point of view resulting from research; usually a requirement for an advanced academic degree

a body of ORIGINAL research, and is one of the

a complete record of the research you have done for a postgraduate degree

a comprehensive theoretical work examining a significant question for research and employing accepted methods of inquiry

a creative, scholarly work developed from independent research

a culmination of independent thinking and research

a demonstration of the student's research competence

a document describing the student's creative contribution to the student's field of interest

a formal and substantial report of a research program and its outcome, investigated under supervision, presented in a prescribed format and examined in accordance with University Regulations

a formal comprehensive, written dissertation describing original research on a chosen subject

a generalization (not just a fact) that tells the reader what the writing is about

a great way for them to see how well a student can do

a major research project which must involve substantial innovative work generally culminating in original results

a manuscript that documents systematic inquiry into a research question

a much longer work formed on the same lines, and represents a substantial piece of original research

an account of original research

an extended project which demonstrates the student's ability to design and carry out original research and analysis

an extensive research essay on an approved computer science topic, original in either its content or mode of integration

an independent research project which the student designs, carries out, writes and defends before a committee of graduate professors

an intensive research effort involving in-depth exploration of a particular topic

an original and independent research project that makes a contribution to knowledge in an area selected by the candidate

an original and independent research project which makes a contribution to knowledge in a special area selected by the student

an original piece of student research

an original work of research in which the final product is equivalent to an article that might be published in a professional journal

a piece of original work, representing either a new interpretation or fresh research using primary source materials, or both

a piece of written work presented in terms of the regulations for a first Masterate degree (excluding the MPhil)

a promise, fulfilled in the essay

a report on research carried out by the student under the supervision of two members of the academic staff involved in the programme

a research based endeavor designed to answer a specific question

a research document presented as one of the final fulfillments for obtaining a master s degree

a research project carried out by the student under the supervision of two faculty members

a research report similar to essays and term papers, but it goes into much more detail

a scientific document that describes the background, methods, results and conclusions of an original research activity

a sentence that expresses the main point of an essay

a significant piece of guided scholarly research

a thorough report of original scientific research

a two-semester, two-credit research project

a valuable way to learn the research process from start to finish

a written document chronicling research conducted by the student in a particular area

The major piece of research that is completed by many Master's degree candidates. A thesis is expected to show a detailed knowledge of one's field and ability to do research and integrate knowledge of the field.

an essay, based on original research, presented by a graduate student as part of the requirements for a master's or doctoral degree.

a long piece of writing usually written for an academic degree

a document prepared as a condition for the award of a degree or diploma. For example, a Masters or Doctorate thesis.

a written report of research or creative activity completed in partial fulfillment of the requirements of a course or degree.

a substantive original piece of written work based on research and used in the assessment of research higher degree courses.

The written research component of a postgraduate program.

Original research often required for a Master's Degree.

This is usually an extensive research project done by graduate students to fulfill the requirements of their Master's degree programs. At UIS Library copies of Master's projects and thesis documents are kept in the Archives department. See SSU/UIS Masters' Projects/Theses for more information.

In an essay, a brief statement that concisely states the writer's subject and opinion on that subject.

A long dissertation based on original research and submitted for a Master's or Doctoral degree.

Publication(s) reporting original research that are a requirement for a Masters degree

A culminating project often required for graduate students as a final master's examination. The project must be supervised and approved by the student's supervisory committee. A minimum of nine credits are required.

A written work containing the results of research on a specific topic prepared by a candidate for a bachelor's or master's degree.

Original research often required for a Masters degree.

Thesis or dissertations are works embodying results of original research on a subject and substantiating a particular point of view. They are written by a candidate as part of the requirements for an Honours Bachelor's Degree, or for a Research Master or PhD Degree.

A thesis is both an essay and the point argued in the essay. Thesis novel s and thesis play s share the quality of containing a thesis that is supported through the action of the story. Example: A thesis could be "Othello is a victim of his own making".

A research paper written by post graduate students. Normally based upon a theory that the student wishes to investigate and will ideally based on an original idea.

in-depth research and writing project that may be required to graduate with honors in an undergraduate program or to complete a graduate degree.

a scholarly research paper which may be required to obtain a master's degree

the point of the essay

A substantial report which contains the result of research undertaken for either a Master's degree or a PhD.

A dissertation embodying results of original research and substantiating a specific view. Usually submitted as a requirement for a specific degree program.

A dissertation advancing an original point of view as a result of research, especially as a requirement for an academic degree. USU dissertations and theses are shelved between the reference collection and the computer section, and may not be borrowed. USU dissertations published from 1998 to the present are available electronically; select the Dissertations and Theses link listed under the Collections section on the LRC homepage.

a written paper elaborating on original research, arguing a specific view. Theses are often written for the completion of an academic degree, usually the Master's degree.

Thesis http://www.thesis.de (www.thesis.de) is an interdisciplinary German network of young scientists, current and former PhD students in or with some relation to Germany. Thesis is a founding member of the European network of PhD students Eurodoc.

a position or statement that a person advances or maintains. The main point of a presentation or piece of writing.

(thee-siss) thesis is the main proposition (or line of argument) of a piece of research or writing. The plural of thesis is theses (ie thee-sees).

Same as a theme some instructors ask students to begin their papers with a thesis statement– a clear statement of the principal point you intend to make in your paper. This online guide refers to the same goal by asking the student to begin their papers with a clear statement of their theme.

a specific idea that the author presents, develops, and proves throughout a work.

a sentence or group of sentences that make an assertion about the topic; it is usually found in the introduction and may be directly stated or implied.

In an academic context, the word thesis is used in two senses: A thesis is a long piece of academic writing based on a prolonged research program A thesis is a proposition or idea.

The theme, meaning, or position that a writer undertakes to prove or support.

an unproved statement put forward as a premise in an argument

a central idea that you intend to argue in your paper

a claim that you make, a claim that you will need to support through proper argument in your paper

a claim you are trying to make, a proposition about the past

a clear, concise statement of the writer's assertion about the subject

a clearly articulated general idea that expresses the main point

a complete sentence that states what you intend to prove

a declarative sentence that a

a direct, simple statement in propositional form of one of the affirmations being made by the author

a general or specific assertion put forward as a proposition for consideration

an argument, not a proposition to be tested

an idea a writer has chosen to assert and argue for because the writer feels a sense of commitment to it and wants others to feel the same way

an idea or theory that is expressed as a statement, a contention for which evidence is gathered and discussed logically

an idea, stated as an assertion, which represents a reasoned response to a question at issue and which will serve as the central idea of a unified composition

an interpretive statement that both describes what you have learned and places that knowledge within a larger context

a one-sentence or occasionally two-sentence statement of your central idea in the paper

a one-sentence statement about

a one-sentence statement of your main point

a paper which makes an assertion and backs that assertion with evidence

a piece of writing in which a statement is maintained or proved

a point a writer would like to prove

a sentence or so stating the audience's main problem and how your book will solve it

a short statement that suggests an argument or your perspective on your paper's focus

a single, focused argument, and most paragraphs prove or

a single statement that directs your entire paper

a statement, an argument which will be presented by the writer

a statement, and as such is a declaration of who you are and of what you hold to be important and worthy of contemplation

a statement of the point/argument of your paper

a statement of your conviction on a worthwhile subject

a statement or theory put forward and supported by arguments and / or empirical data

a statement put forward to be proved or disproved

a statement such as 'building a car requires expert auto engineering knowledge' since this statement is claiming something i

a statement that expresses what your paper is about overall and what you are trying to prove

a statement that is the main idea of the writing

a statement that summarizes the central idea of the paper

a statement that you propose to support by argument

a sustained argument

a written work stating a claim or interpretation and supporting it with data and argument

the statement that declares the opinion or idea the writer wishes to support.

An attitude or position taken by a writer or speaker with the purpose of proving or supporting it. See Theme, Main idea

(1) A paper or project produced in partial or complete fulfillment of the requirements for a Masters' degree program. (2) The idea or point which is at the core of and to be proved by a written work.

An attitude or position on a problem taken by a writer or speaker with the purpose of proving or supporting it.

A dissertation to maintain or prove a proposition, especially one written as the principal requirement for a degree.

is the principal focus of an essay. It is usually phrased in the form of a question to be answered, a problem to be solved, or an assertion to be argued. The word thesis derives from a Greek term meaning "something set down," and most good writers find that "setting down" their thesis in writing helps them tremendously in defining and clarifying their topic before they begin to write an outline or a rough draft. Tone

Dissertation containing results of original research to support a particular argument, usually written by a candidate for an academic degree.

(thŽ‚sis) n., pl. -ses (-sŽz) 1. a proposition proved or maintained against objections. 2. a formal paper incorporating original research, esp. one presented by a candidate for a degree. return

the main point a team is proving. Both the negative and the affirmative have a case line statement, and that statement must agree with the side of the resolution they are on. Also known as a case line statement.

A summary statement of the writer’s main point; sometimes called "thesis statement"

The basic argument advanced by a speaker or writer who then attempts to prove it; the subject or major argument of a speech or composition.

A thesis (from Greek position) is an intellectual proposition. A thesis statement is the statement that begins a formal essay or argument, or that describes the central argument of an academic paper or proposition.

a unique piece of work

a very large work

a work of original scholarship that adheres to commonly accepted rules of organization, documentation and analysis

a work of scholarship and argumentation, and its primary function is to demonstrate that you are able to undertake professional-level work

a written piece of work documenting scholarly activity

a written record of the work that has been undertaken by a candidate

a written, systematic and analytical study of a significant problem

a road map showing what the paper will be discussing

a substantial paper that is of publishable or near publishable quality, and involves supervised drafts