Free University Research and Thesis Checklist Template

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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