iver bragelien, associate professor karen m. olsen, professor sissel hafstad, library director...
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Iver Bragelien, Associate ProfessorKaren M. Olsen, ProfessorSissel Hafstad, Library DirectorMarianne Eskeland, Office of Academic and Student Affairs
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Information meeting about independent work / master thesisJanuary, 22nd 2015
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• About master thesis - Iver Bragelien
• Practical matters- Marianne Eskeland
• Advice from the faculty on the writing process- Karen M. Olsen
• What can the library do for you during the writing process? - Sissel Hafstad
• Guests on topics
- Aksel Mjøs, Finans Bergen
- Tor W. Andreassen, CSI
- Inger G. Stensaker, FOCUS
Today’s agenda
Useful web pages
Student Pages - Thesis: http://www.nhh.no/en/student-pages/thesis.aspx
• The main rule is that you have to write your master thesis with one other student. - If you have different main profiles, both profiles must be satisfied by the thesis (ask advisor or relevant
profile coordinators if in doubt) - Students that need or want to work alone, must apply to the Examination Office and receive pre-approval
• How and when to cite sources and references. Avoid doubt about plagiarism!
• Grading is on the scale A-F; set by external sensor and advisor together
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Preparations The Writing Process SubmissionApplication for a Thesis Advisor Registration
Guidelines for students that wish to apply for writing their master thesis alone
Choosing a Topic ProgressUseful Aids Sources and References
Thesis Suggestions for Company Cooperation
DeadlinesFormal Thesis Requirements Submission and GradesThesis cover page for Double degree students
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Deadlines
• February 15th / Application for writing the master thesis alone
September 15th http://L2W.no/8if1
• March 15th / Application for supervisor
October 15 th: (All should apply)
http://www.nhh.no/en/student-pages/thesis/applicaton.aspx
• September 1st / Register for Thesis (like signing up for
February 1st: an exam) at student web as
”xxxTHE” where xxx is your major’s
abbreviation, e.g. STR or BUS
• December 20th/ Deadline for submission of thesis
June 20th:
Electronic publishing
• Your thesis can be made available for all through electronic
publishing
• If you do not want to publish it you do not sign the
agreement when you submit your thesis
Information Library – homepage:
http://www.nhh.no/en/library.aspx
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Submission of thesis
Three copies – to the Information
Centre (hardcover or booklets)
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Electronic submission
(by midnight the same day) as
PDF file: [email protected]
Questions?