Graduation Thesis Implementation Roadmap

A detailed plan to complete your graduation thesis efficiently and on time.

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Phase Timeline (Estimated) Main Tasks Deliverables/Results Key Notes
1. Preparation & Planning Week 1 - 2
  • Choose a topic, find a supervisor.
  • Conduct preliminary research, define goals and scope.
  • Develop and submit a detailed proposal.
  • Topic and supervisor confirmed.
  • Detailed proposal approved.
 Discuss thoroughly with the supervisor to ensure the topic is feasible and suitable.
2. Research & Drafting Week 3 - 9
  • Literature review, building the theoretical framework.
  • Data collection and processing (if applicable).
  • Write drafts of main chapters (Introduction, Literature Review, Methodology, Results).
  • Rough drafts of chapters.
  • Data collected and organized.
 This is the most time-consuming phase. Focus and consistent work are needed.
3. Refinement & Feedback Week 10 - 12
  • Write the Discussion and Conclusion chapters.
  • Submit the complete draft to the supervisor.
  • Incorporate feedback and revise the content.
  • Finalize the product (if any).
  • First complete draft.
  • List of points for revision.
 Be open to feedback to improve the report's quality.
4. Formatting & Proofreading Week 13
  • Format the report according to department/university regulations.
  • Check for spelling and grammatical errors.
  • Review references and citations.
  • Plagiarism check.
  • Near-final version of the report.
  • Plagiarism check results.
 Carefulness at this stage shows your professionalism.
5. Submission & Defense Preparation Week 14 - 15
  • Print and submit the report on time.
  • Prepare presentation slides.
  • Practice the presentation and prepare for potential questions.
  • Defend before the committee.
  • Submitted report.
  • Presentation slides.
  • Defense result.
 Confidence, clarity, and conciseness are key to a successful defense.

Important General Notes

1. Communicate Regularly with Your Supervisor

Proactively update your progress and discuss difficulties with your supervisor. Regular communication helps you stay on track and receive timely support.

2. Avoid Plagiarism Absolutely

Always cite sources for all information and ideas that are not your own. Use plagiarism checkers before submission.

3. Manage References

Use reference management software like Zotero or Mendeley from the start to save time and ensure consistency.

4. Back Up Your Data Frequently

Store your writing and data in multiple places (computer, Google Drive, USB) to prevent unexpected data loss.