Development of Master’s Thesis

1. Develop the theoretical part of the research team’s work, including a study justification, a literature review and a detailed description of the study methodology. Assess potential risks and threats of the planned study, describe ethical aspects of the study; prepare a presentation.

2.. Carry out the study according to the methodological framework, ensuring the acquisition and synthesis of data or sources. Analyse and critically interpret the results obtained by drawing up reasoned conclusions and respecting standards of academic ethics and data security at all stages of research.

3. Perform the drawing up of the Master’s thesis in accordance with RSU regulatory documents and the methodological instructions OF THE UPC and the development of Master’s theses; present the Master’s thesis.

4. The studio at the end of the course to provide feedback (complete the questionnaire).

part 1:

The course requirements at the indicating time (e-studies) are met.

The Master’s thesis includes: In the introduction: the relevance of the study and the problem based on the latest, most important studies carried out; objective, tasks, study question (s) or hypothesis (s), cross-aligned, consistent with the subject of the study, sound data analysis methods for each of the study procedures; for each study question/hypothesis, the study methodology is described, according to the design of the study, describing the data collection sources, data acquisition methods and procedures; a clear description of the ethical aspects by applying to the study in question and analysing potential risks and threats, naming ways to overcome them. In the theoretical part: theoretical guidelines and discussions are reflected; the most relevant and recent studies are included; highlight the specific site of the study between existing studies; primary sources prevail; critical analysis of sources performed. List of sources of information: a correct list of sources used has been created according to design requirements.

Pre-defence of Master’s thesis: presentation shall be considered; be able to answer questions and participate in the discussion; set out within the allotted time period.

part 2:

The course requirements have been met at the specified time (e-studies).

Implementation of the study: The study was carried out according to the chosen methodological framework, ensuring correct acquisition, processing and synthesis of data or sources. Results and their analysis: clear presentation of the results of the study; critical interpretation and analysis of the results in the theoretical context. Discussion, conclusions and recommendations: a discussion of the findings has been carried out, reasonably formulated, conclusions consistent with research questions/hypotheses, practical proposals or recommendations have been developed. Ethics and data security: standards of academic ethics and data protection are respected at all stages of research. List of sources of information: a correct list of sources used has been created according to design requirements.

Pre-defence of Master’s thesis: presentation shall be considered; be able to answer questions and participate in the discussion; set out within the allotted time period.