Thesis different sections
Let's take a look at each thesis component, starting with the Title page. The following are the required sections for both Bachelor's and Master's thesis.
Title page
The title page of your thesis must include the following information:
- The title of your thesis
- Your name
- The name of your supervisor
- The name of your program
- The date
Abstract
The abstract is a summary of your thesis. It should be a maximum of one page long and include the following information:
- Your research questions
- Aim
- Objectives
Table of contents
The table of contents must list all of the sections and subsections of your thesis.
- List of figures: The figures must include all the figures used in your thesis.
- List of tables: The list of tables must consist of all of the tables used in your thesis.
Introduction
The introduction should explain the context of your research and the problem you are trying to solve. A Bachelor's thesis should be around three pages, while a Master's thesis should be about five pages.
The literature review critically analyzes the existing research on your topic. The literature review is an essential part of any research paper.
It helps you situate your research within the context of existing scholarship and allows you to critically evaluate the existing research on your topic. It is essential to be as critical as possible when reviewing the literature. It would be best if you addressed questions such as:
- What are the limitations of the existing research?
- What gaps does the current research leave open?
- How can my research contribute to the current body of scholarship?
The methodology section explains the research methods you used to collect data for your thesis. This information is crucial because it allows the reader to understand how you gathered your data and what conclusions you drew from it. It is also essential to be transparent when describing your research methods so the reader can evaluate them critically.
The results section presents the data you collected during your research. The discussion section is where you interpret the data and discuss the implications of your findings.
Conclusion
The conclusion summarizes your findings and their implications for practice or future research. A Bachelor's thesis should be around three pages, while a Master's thesis should be about five pages.
Bibliography/References
The references section lists the sources you used in your thesis. It is essential to list all of the sources you used, even if you did not cite them directly in the text.
Appendices
The appendices include any additional material relevant to your thesis but do not fit within the main body of the text. This part might consist of data sets, survey instruments, or detailed descriptions of research methods.