Thesis Proposal Writing
Aims
The goal of this course is to facilitate the writing of a proposal for research that will actually be conducted as part of the RM student’s master thesis.
Information
During session 1, the overall route towards the RM thesis, including requirements of the proposal and of the thesis itself is discussed. After this session, students should come up with research topic and team up with their main supervisor.
Students the write a first version of their research proposal in consultation with their main supervisor.
In session 2, students read each other's preliminary proposal and comment on these. After this session, students should update /improve their proposal in consultation with their main supervisor.
In session 3, students present their proposal in 20 minutes each and get feedback from the TC and other students. After this session. students should finalize their proposal and hand it in to TC and their main supervisor. The supervisor gives final verdict pass/fail.
Assessment
The writing of a complete proposal for research that will be carried out as part of the RM thesis.
Materials
Depending on content of the proposal.
Additional info
Participants will be asked to present and discuss drafts of their proposals in class.
