- •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
Theoretical foundations of strategic trade policy
The approaches for the definition of strategic trade policy
The characteristics of strategic trade policy
The types of strategic trade policies
The commercial disputes in strategic trade policy
The strategic trade policy in the context of the WTO multilateral system
Deadline: 09.2013
The commercial disputes in the world information market
The tendencies in the development of the world information market
The major players in the world information market
The examples of commercial confrontation in the world information market
The role of the WTO in commercial disputes
Deadline: 11.2013
Dispute Settlement Process
The legal aspects of dispute settlement
The economic effects from dispute settlement
Dispute settlement system in the WTO
Deadline: 12.2013
CERTIFICATION OF THE MASTER PROGRAM STUDENT BY THE SUPERVISOR
(1 semester for full-time studies, 1 years for part-time studies)
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Supervisor _ _._ _.20_ _
Master’s student and Supervisor were presented at the department meeting ________________________________________________________________
DECISION: ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Head of Department
Minutes of _ _._ _.20_ _№ _____
CERTIFICATION OF THE MASTER PROGRAM STUDENT BY THE SUPERVISOR
(2 semesters for full-time studies, 2 years for part-time studies)
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Supervisor _ _._ _.20_ _
Master’s student and Supervisor were presented at the department meeting ________________________________________________________________
DECISION: _________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Head of the department
Minutes of _ _._ _.20_ _ №____
FINAL CERTIFICATION
Master thesis submitted to the department «__»______20__
The conclusion of the Department for admission to the defense of the master thesis _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Master program student ____________________
Supervisor ____________________
Head of the Department______________________
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APPENDIX C
Progress Report Form for Semestrial and Annual Certification
Progress report for the _________________________
(I / II semester or I / II year)
of master student _____________________________
(name)
Master student’s full name
Information about qualifying examinations and credits
(module name, passed/not passed, grade)
Master’s thesis topic
Publications on master’s thesis, including:
(the exact references required, e.g.: Lecler, S. A la rechèrches des civilisations / S. Lecler // Alternatives économiques. – 2008. – № 271. – Р. 46–71)
articles in scientific editions, journals
conferences’ theses
conferences’ reports
Participation in scientific researches, conferences, forums etc.
(event’s name, date, all accompanying information)
Readiness of master’s thesis according to supervisor’s evaluation (in %)
Supervisor’s conclusion
(master’s student’s report can/cannot be approved, master’s thesis is/isn’t in progress, IPMSW is/isn’t filfilling, other observations, further recommendations)
________________ Head of department (signiture)
________________ Supervisor
(signiture)
________________ Master student
(signiture)
________________
(date)
APPENDIX D
Statement of Thesis Supervisor sample
STATEMENT OF THESIS SUPERVISOR
on master’s thesis of
_____________________________________
(name of master’s student)
major ___________________________________________
(e.g. 1-25 81 01 «International Economics and Trade Policy»)
Thesis’s topic:________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________
Definition of research targets and research area:
Research area of the thesis, targets, research questions and hypotheses
Familiarity with the research area:
Familiarity with the research area, proper understanding of the research task, comprehension of the theoretical framework, appropriate use of written and other sources, significance of the work in comparison with the set research target and the thesis as a logical entity.
Methods and conclusions:
The choice of appropriate methods and their implementation, conclusions drawn and answering the research questions set.
Contribution and overall management of the work:
The author’s contribution to the work and independence in completing the thesis; to what extent do the results answer the research questions; how interesting is the thesis from the point of view of science and/or industry.
Scholarly presentation and use of language:
Clarity, structure, tidiness, scholarly style, sentence structure, grammar, spelling.
Conclusion of the above areas of assessment:
The strengths and weaknesses of the thesis, grounds for the grade awarded. The grounds for the grade should be presented clearly and in detail, as they are of crucial importance in case of an appeal. Grade (0-10). Note if student merit to be granted a Master Degree.
Master’s Thesis Supervisor
_____________________________
(academic degree, academic title)
______________________________
(job position)
Department of World Economy
BSEU
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(signature)
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APPENDIX E
Review sample
REVIEW
on master’s thesis of
_____________________________________
(name of master’s student)
major ___________________________________________
(e.g. 1-25 81 01 «International Economics and Trade Policy»)
Thesis’s topic:________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________
Structure and length of thesis
– appropriate with respect to objectives identified and questions asked
Coherence and clarity of presentation
– logical entity, intelligible to a person with a background training in the field
Theoretical and conceptual context
– the student commands the relevant background, puts her/his work in a general context
Command of the literature
– student familiar with key literature in the field (including older work), level of referencing appropriate
Command of appropriate methods
– relevant methods chosen, presented in a repeatable format
Discussion of results, inference
– Inference compatible with results obtained; own results critically evaluated
Own initiative
– shows own interest under supervision; sought guidance when needed
Finishing and language
– language clear, general format compatible with instructions given
Conclusion of the above areas of assessment
– grounds for the grade should be presented. Grade (0-10). Note if student merits to be granted a Master Degree.
Reviewer
_____________________________ ……………………..________________
(name, academic degree, academic title – if applicable) (signature, stamp)
______________________________
(place of work, position)
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APPENDIX F
Sample of Thesis Presentation’s Title
MINISTRY OF EDUCATION OF THE REPUBLIC OF BELARUS
BELARUS STATE ECONOMIC UNIVERSITY
World Economy Department
PRESENTATION OF
MASTER’S THESIS
The Strategic Trade Policies: Commercial Disputes on the World Information Market
Master student
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(signature) (date) |
Dmitry Petrov |
Supervisor PhD in Economics, Associate Professor
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(signature) (date)
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Kseniya Valentinovna Serova |
MINSK 20_ _