(7.1)--1.5.1学位论文简介.pdf

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1、Graduation papersContents1.Introduction2.Classification of graduation papers3.Features of graduation papers4.Format of graduation papers5.Masters thesis and doctoral dissertation6.Uses of graduation papers1.IntroductionGraduation paper is a kind of research paper that should“draw on original conclus

2、ion based on informationderived from research.Its major purpose is to inform thefieldexpertsaboutitsnewresearchfindingsorachievements,and to demonstrate the authors academicability in the corresponding field.A paper at the doctoral level is called a dissertation,butdissertationsandthesesareusuallyre

3、ferredtocollectively as theses2.Classification of graduation papers1)According to degree Graduation paper for Bachelor degree Graduation paper for Master degree Graduation paper for Doctor degree2)According to research method Theoretical paper Experimental research paper Descriptive research paper3)

4、According to the research field Research papers in arts and humanities Research papers in science and engineering3.Features of graduation papers Publication:grey literature Originality in contents Academicality,novelty,and depth in research More references Large amount4.Format of Graduation Papers1)

5、Front PartCover-including the title,author,instructor,professional titleTitle page-including the title,subtitleAbstract-including the problem,the research methods,the resultsand conclusion as an isolate essayKey words-describing the main ideas of the essayDeclaration of originality and authorityTabl

6、e of contents2)Body PartIntroduction-explaining the writers motive,intention and purpose indiscussing his or her topic,the methodology,and its scope and focus andsignificance,together with the background or the situation;Literature review-reviewing relevant literature and showing how thishas informe

7、d the research issue;Methodology-explaining how the research has been designed and whythe research methods/population/data collection and analysis being usedhave been chosen;Findings-outlining the findings of the research itself;Analysis and discussion-analyzing the findings and discussing them inth

8、e context of the literature review;Conclusion-summarizing the thesis.3)Ending PartReferences-explainingsourceofreferences,basicrequirement of academic writingAcknowledgement-expressingthanksandgratitudetothose who have ever given support to the researcher.Note:providing further explanation or interp

9、retation ofsome concepts,judgement or material mentioned in thearticle for readers in forms of foot note or end note.Publication list:papers published.5.Masters thesis and Doctoral dissertationThe words“thesis”and“dissertation”are oftenused interchangeably,leading to some confusion inacademia about

10、what each individual word actuallymeans.The main difference between the two is:A masters thesis must demonstrate that the student knowsthe background and principal works of the research area,andcanproducesignificantscholarlywork.Itshouldcontain some original contribution whenever possible.Thethesis

11、must have a substantial research component and afocus that falls within arts and science,and it must bewritten under the guidance of an advisor.As the finalelement in the masters degree,the thesis gives the studentan opportunity to demonstrate expertise in the chosenresearch area.A doctors thesis mu

12、st contain a substantial contribution of new knowledge to the field of study.It presents the results and an analysis of original research,and should be significant enough to be published.6.Uses of graduation papersFor researchers to learn about the latest research topics to learn about the latest research focus to learn about the research levelsFor students to select the proper supervisor to add references to ones own paper to get familiar with the writing style of graduation papersThanks！