Guide: Preparing a Thesis or a Research Paper
- The Faculty of Graduate and Post doctoral Studies (FGPS) has produced a guide for graduate students and research supervisors entitled : "Preparing a Thesis or a Research Paper".
- This guide introduces most aspects of preparing a masters research paper, a masters thesis, or a PhD thesis, including: research ethics; the elements that make up a thesis; thesis supervision and additional thesis support; and, thesis submission and evaluation. There are additional resources in the appendices: a thesis preparation checklist, instructions on the technical aspects of manuscript preparation; and, a summary of the roles and responsibilities of the student, thesis supervisor and academic unit in thesis preparation.
- How to find a thesis supervisor
Thesis Regulations
- The thesis regulations are the responsibility of the Faculty of Graduate and Post doctoral Studies (FGPS) and are compiled in section G of the “General Regulations”.
- It is imperative that you familiarize yourself with those regulations and that you refer to them frequently during the course of your studies, as they are considered the University's official statement.
The Thesis - 13 Steps to Follow
