Writing Thesis

UMEÅ SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

LATEST CHANGE: 2009-12-08

Umeå University

Thesis writing at USBE

The thesis work is often perceived as fun, rewarding and challenging; you get to choose the topic and immerse yourself in your own area of interest. However, you will also face large demands on for independence and analytical ability. If you write on commission, you can also experience the fulfillment that the knowledge you take forward will benefit others. The work form is very different from other courses; you will be trained to plan and carry out a project during a limited period. In this text, you are given a general introduction to thesis writing at USBE. You should be able to use the table of contents to quickly find the information you are looking for. Although the text covers a lot of different issues, it does not cover all possible issues, rather a common ground for the variety of theses that are described. In many areas, such as references, you can find additional instructions on the Internet and in various books. Good luck with your thesis!

1 2 BASIC RULES FOR THESIS WRITING .................................................................................................. 1 SUPERVISION AND SUPERVISORS ...................................................................................................... 1 2.1 The Role of the Supervisor...................................................................................................... 1 The Supervision Process ......................................................................................................... 2 2.2 Writing on Commission .......................................................................................................... 3 2.3 Ethical guidelines for Thesis Work ......................................................................................... 3 2.4 THESES TYPES AND SYLLABUSES...