Working process

The working process of a masters thesis project is structured in the following way:

* LocateFind an assignment that you thinkbelieve is suitable for a degree project. Discuss the assignment with the host institution and produce a written project description of it.
* Submit the description to the degree project coordinator ofor your degree project area in order to be assigned a supervisor and examiner. If you have already acquired a supervisor and/or examiner on your own initiative, be sure to notify the degree project coordinator
* Also fill out the application form and send it to the degree project coordinator. You should enter all information in Part 1, as well as the applicable parts of Part 2 (preliminary title, starting date, host organization, and contact person). If you have already contacted a potential supervisor and/or examiner, you must notify the degree project coordinator and enter this information in Part 2 of the form. You do not need to get the examiner's signature on the form.
* The examiner approves the degree project assignment.
* Follow the directions from the degree project coordinator for course admission and registration.
* The supervisor convenes the first supervision session, wherebyand determines the structure of the supervision is established.
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* A degree project agreement ismay be signed (outdated, will be updated!with the host organization (not required but may clarify responsibilities and increase security; required in the special case where you act as your own host organization).
* BeginStart the process by preparing a detailed specification and schedule for the degree project.
* Get the detailed specification and schedule approved by athe supervisor and examiner.
* Work on the prestudy. You can also start with the actual work and the report.
* The pilot restudy is examined in the manner indicated by the supervisor.
* DoCarry out the practical work and write the report. Maintain contact with the supervisor.
* Attend at least 2two degree project presentations to observe the process. Use this signature sheet to confirm your presence. Submit ason paper or scanned to the degree project coordinator.
* Act as opponent at a project presentation by another student. The procedure for signing up and serving as opponent is described here.
* Undergo your public discussion and examination. Registration is required.
* Apply finishing touches to your report. Review the content, language and typography. Use of the LaTeX thesis template found here is recommended.
* Prepare your self -evaluation.
* Send yourthe report to theyour supervisor for approval for presentation. SAt the same time send the self -evaluation to the supervisor.
* When the supervisor is satisfied with the report, he/she must fills in their part of the evaluation document and submit this documentforwards this and the thesis to the examiner.
* When the examiner has approved the thesis for presentation, register with the degree project coordinator for presentation of your project.
* Present your degree project.
* Implement any final adjustments in the report and submit it as a pdf. After the presentation, you have the opportunity to make changes to the report based on what the opponent thought, or new ideas you have hadcomments from the opponent, supervisor or examiner. The supervisor/examiner maycan require you to make some changes.
* Submit the final report to the supervisor and examiner for final approval.
* For Computer Science theses: Submit the report to the degree project coordinator for approval.
* The report will beis uploaded in Diva buty the administrative staff take care of this, since February 2019.
You must expect it to take more than 20 weeks from the start of the degree project to its final approval. The supervisor and examiner need time to review the report. In addition, you may require time off for holidays, Christmas or exam preparation.

AsSince the degree project is part of your educational programme, you must visit KTH from time to time.