- •Master's thesis methodical guide Regulations on procedures for preparation, presentation and defense of master’s thesis
- •Contents
- •1 General Issues
- •2 Master’s Thesis Writing and Defense
- •2.1 Selection of Master’s Thesis Topic
- •2.2 Approval of Thesis Topic and Supervisor
- •2.3 Responsibilities of Master Student and Thesis Supervisor
- •2.4 Individual Plan of Master Student Work
- •2.5 Certification and Interim Evaluation of Master’s Thesis
- •2.6 Final evaluation of Master’s Thesis by Supervisor
- •2.8 Reviewing of Master’s Thesis
- •2.9 Submission of Master’s Thesis by Head of Department
- •2.10 Preparation to Master’s Thesis Defense
- •2.11 Defense of Master’s Thesis
- •3 Reference Guide for Content and Formatting Thesis
- •3.1 General Formatting Rules
- •3.2 Abstract
- •3.3 Contents
- •3.4 Symbols and abbreviations
- •3.5 Introduction
- •3.6 Body text
- •3.7 Visual Content in Text
- •Figure 2.1 — State expenses on education in eu, million euro
- •3.8 Summary
- •3.9 Bibliography
- •3.10 Appendices
- •Appendix a Nomination of Thesis Title and Supervisor form
- •Theoretical foundations of strategic trade policy
- •The commercial disputes in the world information market
- •Dispute Settlement Process
- •Appendix g Formatting Requirements to Thesis
- •Appendix j Abstract sample
- •Abstract
- •Appendix к Table of Contents sample
- •Table of contents
- •Appendix l Symbols and Abbreviations sample symbols and abbreviations
- •Appendix м Specimen of Tables and Figures Formatting
- •Figure м — Share of tourism in total governmental expenditures in developing countries during 2000-2009
- •Appendix n References sample
- •Appendix p Bibliography sample bibliography
- •Appendix q Certificate of Adoption of Master’s Thesis Findings form
Figure 2.1 — State expenses on education in eu, million euro
Note — Source: [2, p. 45, figure 2].
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Formulas and other mathematical equations are printed in one line in 14 pt. Include a single space before and after all mathematical equations. Equation numbers must be aligned with the centered margin. Comments on all symbols are required afterwards separated from formula by comma. Use formula editing program available in MS Word.
Example — The following equation represents uncovered interest rate parity:
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(2.5)
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where
— is the expected future spot exchange rate at time
;
—is the
number of periods into the future from time t;
— is the
current spot exchange rate at time t;
— is the
interest rate in the US;
— is the
interest rate in a foreign country or currency area.
All tables, figures and formulas must appear exactly after references on them in text. Example — …in table 2.1; … (appendix А, table А); … on figure D.2 of appendix D…; … (figure 2.6); …using equation (8), …by formula (2.5).
Numeration of tables, figures, formulas is made within the limits of all work, or chapter, or appendix. Example — Table 3, Figure 3.1, Table B.2. If there is only one table or figure, don’t numerate it.
Enumeration, if they have references on in the text, are justified, and listed in logical order by numbers or by letters.
Example —
1) tariff methods;
2) non-tariff methods;
а) quantitative;
б) hidden;
в) financial;
3) internal economic policy methods.
If there are no references on enumerated positions, they can be listed without any numerations.
Example —
- raw materials – 0—5%;
- intermediate products and components – 5—15%;
- finished products – 15—25%.
Examples in the body needed to supplement the text are printed in 12—13 pt starting by following words with a dash: Note(s) — or Example(s) —. If they are many, enumerate notes.
Examples —
Note — Bitcoin is a peer-to-peer payment system and digital currency introduced as open source software in 2009 by pseudonymous developer Satoshi Nakamoto. It is a cryptocurrency, so-called because it uses cryptography to control the creation and transfer of money.
Example — The enterprise prefers DAF as a term of importing metal products delivery (the frontier between Ukraine-Belarus st. Khorobichy) (contract № LU/BEL-190107 signed 19.01.2007, Donetsk).
Notes
1 Fully convertible – When there are no restrictions or limitations on the amount of currency that can be traded on the international market.
2 Nonconvertible – Neither participate in the international FOREX market nor allow conversion of these currencies by individuals or companies.
Examples —
1 EXW – Ex Works (named place of delivery).
2 CPT – Carriage Paid To (named place of destination).
3 CIP – Carriage and Insurance Paid to (named place of destination).
Notes can be footnoted.
Example —
The enterprise Ltd Belmetall prefers DAF as a term of importing metal products delivery (the frontier between Ukraine-Belarus st. Khorobichy)1).
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1) Contract № LU/BEL-190107 signed 19.01.2007, Donetsk
Language and narration style must be scientific. Don’t use personal pronouns like “I”, “We”, use impersonal constructions.
Example — “in research the following findings were made”, “first the analysis was done”, “then the modeling of economic relations is needed”, etc.
All sections of work must be connected to each other logically united by one main idea within thesis. You may use the following expressions: “first”, “in the first place”, “than”, “in the one hand”, “therefore”, “thus”, “however”, “moreover”, “consequently”, “nevertheless”, “that is why”, “hereupon”, “in conclusion”, etc.
