University Research and Thesis Checklist

University Research and Thesis Checklist


Prepared by: [YOUR NAME]

Company: [YOUR COMPANY NAME]

Date: [DATE]


1. Topic Selection

Checklist Item

Task Completed

Comments

Identify areas of interest within your field

  • Yes

  • No

Review literature for current research gaps.

  • Yes

  • No

Consult with academic advisors or professors.

  • Yes

  • No

Finalize a clear, feasible research topic.

  • Yes

  • No


2. Proposal Development

Checklist Item

Task Completed

Comments

Draft a thesis statement or research question

  • Yes

  • No

Outline research objectives and methodology.

  • Yes

  • No

Write a detailed research proposal.

  • Yes

  • No

Submit the proposal for advisor review and approval.

  • Yes

  • No


3. Research Execution

Checklist Item

Task Completed

Comments

Collect data through experiments, surveys, or other methods

  • Yes

  • No

Record findings accurately and securely

  • Yes

  • No

Analyze data using appropriate tools or software.

  • Yes

  • No

Review findings with an advisor for feedback.

  • Yes

  • No


4. Thesis Writing

Checklist Item

Task Completed

Comments

Create a clear outline for the thesis structure

  • Yes

  • No

Write each section (Introduction, Literature Review, Methods, etc.)

  • Yes

  • No

Revise and edit drafts based on feedback.

  • Yes

  • No

Format thesis according to university guidelines

  • Yes

  • No


5. Submission and Defense

Checklist Item

Task Completed

Comments

Submit the final draft to the thesis committee

  • Yes

  • No

Schedule a thesis defense date.

  • Yes

  • No

Prepare a presentation summarizing key findings.

  • Yes

  • No

Defend the thesis before the committee.

  • Yes

  • No

Make any required revisions post-defense

  • Yes

  • No

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