APPROVED

Institute of Humanities

Council’s Decision No 1HMI-11

16 October 2019

MYKOLAS ROMERIS UNIVERSITY

INSTITUTE OF HUMANITIES

METHODOLOGICAL GUIDELINES FOR THE PREPARATION AND DEFENCE OF

TERM PAPERS AND BACHELOR FINAL THESES

I. GENERAL PROVISIONS

1. Methodological guidelines for the preparation and defence of term papers and bachelor

final theses (hereinafter the Guidelines) of Mykolas Romeris university (hereinafter the University),

the Institute of Humanities (hereinafter the Institute) establish the requirements for term papers and

Bachelor final theses (hereinafter academic papers), their preparation and defence procedure, as well

as principles and criteria for their assessment.

2. The Guidelines apply to all students, who are preparing their term papers and final

theses in the Institute, and have entered the University after 2015.

3. The Guidelines were developed under the Study Regulations of Mykolas Romeris

University approved on 30 June 2019 by Decision No 1SN-36 of the Senate of the University, the

Procedure for the Assessment of Learning Outcomes at Mykolas Romeris University (current edition)

approved on 16 March 2012 by Decision No 1SN- 30 of the Senate of the University, and by the

learning outcomes of Bachelor degree study programmes delivered by the Institute.

II. PURPOSE OF TERM PAPERS AND BACHELOR FINAL THESES

4. The term paper is an exploratory work that analyzes selected language, literary, cultural

or translation phenomena and draws conclusions based on the results of the analysis. The term paper

enables students to get acquainted with the requirements of the research work, to formulate the

objectives and tasks of the research in a clear and responsible way, to plan the workflow, to analyze

the research data creatively and critically and to present the results of the research. The term paper is

also a preparation for the bachelor final thesis. If the term paper is successfully developed, it is

recommended to continue with the bachelor final thesis.

5. The bachelor final thesis is an independent qualification paper that proves that the

student is able to independently organize and carry out scientific research activities for the analysis

of language, literature, culture, translation and other phenomena. The final thesis enables students to

get acquainted with the theoretical and practical problems relevant to the humanities and to formulate

the relevant research questions and parameters of their analysis, develop the abilities to apply

philological and interdisciplinary research methods to analyze the raised issues, to interpret the

obtained results and to present them in a smooth and explicit manner.

III. SELECTION AND REGISTRATION OF THEMES FOR

TERM PAPERS AND FINAL THESES

Selection of Themes for Term Papers

6. Term papers are intended to be written in the 3rd year, the 6th semester. The students

shall choose the themes for term papers from the topics approved by the Institute Study Programme

Committee (hereinafter the Committee) and submitted into the information system Studijos of the

University (hereinafter IS Studijos). The themes for term papers shall be prepared in accordance with

the learning outcomes of the Bachelor degree study programmes. 2nd year students shall register for

the term paper related courses (seminars) specified in the curriculum from 20 April to 1 May). 3rd

year students shall choose the theme of the term paper from the list of the selected course (seminar)

from 15 December to 31 December. These themes are approved by the Committees and uploaded

into the IS Studijos by the senior manager of the Institute until December 15. Provided the term paper

is not planned for the 3rd year, 6th semester, the Institute shall inform the students about the registration

deadlines. (The study plan provides that students, who have entered Translation and Editing study

programme in 2016, shall write their term papers in the 7th semester).

7. Students intending to write the term paper on their proposed theme, prior to the entry

into the 3rd year studies shall align the proposed themes with the course teacher and submit them to

the Committee. If the course teacher and the Committee approve the proposed theme for the term

paper, the senior manager of the Institute uploads these themes into IS Studijos and immediately

indicates the students who have chosen them.

Selection of Themes for Final Theses

8. Students shall select the themes for final theses during the 2nd year of their registration

during the 1st stage (from April 20 to May 1).

9. Before the beginning of registration for the 1st stage, the Committee shall present the

students of the 2nd year of full-time studies the list of themes for final theses, supervisors and

consultants, corresponding to the requirements of the themes for final theses, supervisors and

consultants, set forth in the Procedure for the Assessment of Learning Outcomes at the University.

10. Students who wish to write the final thesis on their proposed topic shall submit a request

to write the final thesis on their proposed topic to the Chairperson of the Committee prior to the

registration. The Chairperson of the Committee shall assess their request and submit it to the

Committee together with their recommendations. If the Committee approves of the chosen theme, it

is uploaded into the IS Studijos, together with the name of the student who has chosen the theme.

IV. RECOMMENDATIONS FOR TERM PAPERS AND FINAL THESES

11. While working on the term paper, the student shall have to consult the supervisor on the

work plan, structure, and other methodological and subject-related issues of the term paper. The

student shall also follow the methodological guidelines set out in this document.

12. Having chosen the theme of the bachelor final thesis, the student shall consult with the

supervisor on the outline, structure as well as on other methodological and professional issues of the

term paper. The student shall also follow the methodological guidelines outlined in this document.

The term paper shall be presented to the supervisor and uploaded into the IS Studijos before the

beginning of the session of examinations.

The Length of Term Papers and Final Theses

13. Term papers should be between 20 and 25 pages long; the text should be written using

a 1.5 line spacing and font size 12.

14. Final theses should be between 40 and 50 pages long; the text should be written using

1.5 line spacing and font size 12.

15. The number of pages specified does not include term paper or thesis attachments.

The Language of Term Papers and Final Theses

16. Term papers and final theses shall be written and defended in English. The summary of

term papers and final theses shall be written in Lithuanian. Students from foreign countries shall write

the summary of term papers and final theses in English.

17. If the phenomena from the second foreign language (e.g. Korean) are analysed in the

thesis, a student is provided with a consultant of this language.

The Structure of Term Papers and Final Theses

18. Structural Parts of Term Papers and Final Theses:

18.1. Title page.

18.2. Table of contents.

18.3. List of abbreviations (if relevant).

18.4. Introduction.

18.5. Theoretical part of the work.

18.6. Empirical part of the work.

18.7. Conclusions.

18.8. Summary.

18.9. References.

19.10. Annexes (if relevant).

Methodological Guidelines for Writing Separate Parts of Term Papers and Final Theses

19. Introduction is a short though relevant part of the academic paper (the length is 1-2

pages) in which the student should substantiate the relevance of the topic and should state the motives

behind the topic chosen. The introduction should also present the aim of the research (the main

research question to be answered while writing the academic paper), the object of the research (what

will be researched), the objectives of the paper (specific parts of the aim of the paper) and research

methodology (data analysis methods used to answer the research question stated in the thesis). At the

end of the introduction there should be a presentation of the paper structure and a brief description of

its constituent.

20. The body of the academic paper (the analysis of the research question posed) is the

main part of the term paper and final thesis which comprises 80% of the total work. This chapter is

divided into sections and sub-sections each of which should tackle the research question from a

different aspect (according to a certain research objective). The main body should consist of two

chapters: the analysis of scientific literature (theoretical part) and the empirical analysis of research

object (empirical part).

20.1. The theoretical part should include the analysis of the most recent scientific literature

presenting the main statements of various authors related to the research question of the thesis,

different approaches to its solution. All statements are to be analysed and linked to the empirical

research.

20.2. It is recommended to start the empirical research chapter with the description of

research principles, process and methodology. Research findings are presented in this part: the

obtained and systemized data are described, the qualitative and/or quantitative data analysis is given

from certain aspects, some generalizations and relevant insights are made. Summarized research

findings may be presented using figures, diagrams and/or tables. Tables must not exceed two-thirds

of the page. If the table size is larger, it should be placed in the work annexes.

21. Conclusions should be related to the aim of the paper and show whether the aim of the

paper has been achieved and objectives have been accomplished. Conclusions should be clear and

laconic, accurately reflect the findings, and justify each thesis objective defined (it is recommended

to number the conclusions). This chapter should be of 1-2 pages long.

22. Summary presents the essence of the term papers and final theses. It should contain the

following information about the academic paper: the relevance, aim, object, objectives and research

findings. The summary is written on a separate page and should be no longer than 1 page. As term

papers and final theses are written in English, the summary and the academic paper heading above it

is written in Lithuanian. Foreign students shall write the summary in English.

23. References:

23.1. The list of references of term papers and bachelor final thesis shall contain bibliographic

descriptions of all the scientific literature used in the paper. At least 12 literature sources shall be used

in the term paper and at least 20 references in the bachelor final work.

23.2. The list of references shall not be numbered, the sources shall be written in alphabetical

order.

23.3. The bibliography shall be compiled and references quoted in accordance with the

Chicago bibliographic description standard and citation style requirements. When citing sources in

the text, one method is used - citation references:

https://www.mruni.eu/lt/universitetas/biblioteka/duomenu_bazes/bibliografiniu_nuorodu_tvarkymo

_programos/citavimo-stiliai/Chicago ("author-date" method).

23.3. While organizing the list of references it is recommended to use bibliographic

management tools RefWorks, EndNote Web, etc. These tools are used as a personal database to gather

and store citation records from different information sources to create the list of references according

to different standards of referencing.

23.4. All sources used for empirical research shall be included in the list of empirical research

sources for the term paper and the bachelor final thesis, e. g. bibliographic descriptions of media

articles, legal acts and other documents, dictionaries, literary works and other sources.

24. Annexes of term papers and final theses provide additional research material, e.g.

language samples, texts, transcribed language recordings, visual information, etc., which has been

used while writing the academic paper and which has not been included in the list of references.

Annexes are numbered. If the material given in the annexes is analysed in the main body of the

academic paper, the number of annexes is given in brackets.

25. Academic writing integrity and the definition of plagiarism.

25.1. It is vital to remember that all the statements in term papers and final theses should be

justified. Quotations (with reference to bibliographic source), statistical or other data may be used.

Incorrect quotations or their absence create assumptions to evaluate term papers or final theses as

plagiarism.

25.2. The academic paper shall be considered plagiarism when:

25.2.1. the paper or its parts contain texts by other authors rewritten word-for-word without

acknowledging the source or acknowledging the source but not enclosing the borrowed text in the

quotation marks. The word-for-word rewriting of the text by other author without acknowledging the

source or acknowledging the source but not enclosing the text in the quotation marks is considered

plagiarism if it amounts to more than one half of a page of the whole academic paper, i.e., 900

characters with spaces.

25.2.2. the paper or its parts are paraphrased without acknowledging the source. The

paraphrasing of the work by another author is considered plagiarism if it amounts to more than one

page of the whole academic paper, that is, 1800 characters with spaces.

25.2.3. the data is presented in the text, tables or charts of the written work without

acknowledging the source (except the cases when the data is collected by the student himself/herself).

25.2.4. the academic paper was presented and defended in this institution or any other

educational institution in Lithuania or abroad (The Procedure for the Assessment of Learning

Outcomes at the University).

Formal Requirements for Term Papers and Final Theses

26. The major text requirements for term papers and final theses shall be linguistic accuracy

and consistency, appropriate presentation of the tables, figures and bibliography, and accuracy of

citations.

27. Formal requirements for term papers and final theses:

27.1. The text of the term paper and the final thesis shall be compiled on a computer, printed

on A4 sheet of white writing paper and bound.

27.2. Text of the term paper and bachelor final thesis shall be printed in Times New Roman

font; the height of the letters is 12 (12 pt), the spacing between the lines is 1.5. The papers shall be

printed only on one side of the sheet, leaving 3 cm left, 1 cm right, 2 cm upper and 2 cm lower

margins. The numbering of pages shall begin with the title page, although the number is not written

on it. The numbering shall continue from the second page at the top of the page in the middle.

27.3. The term paper shall begin with the title page; the final thesis shall begin with two title

pages (first and second). The title pages shall leave a 2 cm top margin and a 2 cm lower margin.

Papers and thesis shall be written in Time New Roman font. All the information is written centrally,

except for the scientific degrees, pedagogical names and surnames of the supervisor and consultant,

if any. For an example of a course paper title page, see Annex 1. For an example of a course paper

title page, see Annex 2.

27.4. The titles of the structural parts of the term paper and final thesis (content, list of

abbreviations, introduction, theoretical and empirical parts of the papers, conclusions, lists of

literature and empirical research sources, or summary) shall be written in centred bold letters. Each

part of the work shall begin with a new sheet. Parts shall be numbered in Roman numerals.

27.5. The theoretical and empirical parts of the term paper and the final thesis shall consist of

chapters and subdivisions. Headings of sections shall be written in bold capital letters, subheadings

shall be written in lowercase letters except for the first letter, leaving spaces between the section and

subtitle headings. Each section shall begin with a new page. Sections and subdivisions are numbered

in Arabic numerals, e. g 1 - the first chapter, 1.1. - the first subdivision of the first chapter.

27.6. The smallest element of the text is the paragraph that contains the statement and the

arguments behind it. The first word of the paragraph is 1.5 cm from the left, from the text restrictive

line.

27.7. Tables and charts shall be numbered consecutively in Arabic numerals. References to

tables and diagrams shall be presented in the text.

27.8. Annexes shall be numbered, named and printed on separate sheets.

V. SUBMISSION AND DEFENCE OF TERM PAPERS

28. Students shall submit their term papers (in printed and electronic versions) to their

supervisors. Term papers are due to be uploaded into IS Studijos before the examination session

begins.

29. Together with the course paper, the student shall submit a declaration in the

prescribed form stating that the paper submitted for assessment is written independently, without

plagiarism and in accordance with the rules of academic writing. For the form of confirmation of the

independence of the work performed, see Annex 3 approved by Decision No 1SN-10 of the Senate

of Mykolas Romeris University on 20 November, 2012.

30. The course papers shall be presented and defended publicly during the Student Conference

organized by the Institute, with the participation of course supervisors and other lecturers. The student

briefly (up to 15 minutes) shall present the work: the purpose of the paper, the tasks, the object of the

research, the methods used, the results obtained, and the conclusions. After the student's presentation,

the participating teachers shall ask questions.

VI. SUBMISSION AND DEFENCE OF BACHELOR FINAL THESES

31. The student shall submit the final bachelor thesis to the supervisor no later than one

month before the beginning of the term of the final thesis indicated in the study schedule. Two copies

of the final thesis shall be handed in and signed by the author and the supervisor. On the inside of the

cover of the final work (single copy), 2 envelopes are attached for the supervisor's feedback and

review.

32. The student shall submit the term paper and final thesis together with the declaration of

the prescribed form where he/she confirms that the term paper and final thesis submitted for

assessment has been accomplished independently, without plagiarism and following the rules of

academic writing. For the form of confirmation of the independence of the work performed, see

Annex 3 Annex 3 approved by Decision No 1SN-10 of the Senate of Mykolas Romeris University

on 20 November, 2012.

33. After the supervisor approves of the final thesis, the student shall upload it to IS Studijos

no later than within 10 working days before the defence, and the supervisor shall mark his / her

consent to the defence of the final thesis. If the supervisor does not allow the final thesis to be

defended, the student may apply to the Chairman of the Committee to decide whether to authorize

the final thesis. If the Chairman of the Committee refuses to defend the final thesis, the student may

suspend the studies for a period of up to one year. Until the end of the semester, a student who has

not expressed a wish to suspend studies is expelled from the University for not defending the graduate

thesis.

34. The Committee shall appoint a reviewer who is specified in IS Studijos, and shall form a

final thesis defence commission and meeting schedules. Not later than two days prior to the defence,

the reviewer shall upload a review (see Annex 4) into the information system Studijos, which

evaluates the final thesis positively or negatively. Access to the review shall be given to the author,

the supervisor and the members of the Qualification Commission.

35. During the defence of the final theses, with the participation of the Qualification

Commission, reviewers and supervisors of the final theses, the student shall briefly (up to 15 minutes)

present his/her final thesis: shall discuss the relevance of the research question, the aim of the final

thesis, the tasks, the object of the research, the methods applied, the results of the research, shall

present the conclusions and substantiate them. After the student's presentation, a review of the work

shall be presented, and the author of the thesis shall respond to the submitted comments. Then the

questions shall be asked by the members of the Qualification Commission and other participants of

the defence.

VII. ASSESSMENT OF TERM PAPERS AND FINAL THESES

36. The term paper and its defence shall be evaluated by the supervisor. The final thesis and

its defence shall be evaluated by the members of the final bachelor thesis defence Qualification

Commission. The mark of the final thesis shall be determined by deducting the average mark of the

Commission members.

37. The assessment of term papers and final theses shall consist of:

37.1. paper quality assessment (weighted coefficient 0,60),

37.2. defence quality assessment (weighted coefficient 0,40).

38. The most important general principles of assessment are as follows: 39.1. validity: assessment must be associated with objectives and learning outcomes of the

study programme; 38.2. impartiality: methods of assessment must be equally appropriate for all persons

assessed;

38.3. clarity: assessment system must be understandable for assessors and the assessed;

38.4. usefulness: assessment must be positively evaluated by the assessed persons themselves

and contribute in striving for a higher qualification.

39. General criteria for assessing term papers and final theses shall be in accordance with

competences of study programmes as well as assessment strategies and criteria established in

descriptions of term papers and final theses.

40. Criteria for Assessing Quality of Term Papers and Bachelor Thesis:

40.1. scientific manner (substantiation of significance and relevance of the selected theme,

formulation of the theme, clarity of research object, aim and objectives, author’s knowledge of the

latest scientific works, appropriateness of research methods, significance of research data, level of

interpretation of research results and their linking with empirical research, conformity of the findings

with the objectives and their validity);

40.2. integrity and completeness of the content (it shall be assessed whether all compulsory

structural elements of the paper are present, appropriateness of the scope of the work and balance of

the scope of structural parts, conformity of structural parts with the content);

40.3. quality of execution (integrity of academic style of language, logic, laconism and

regularity, proper presentation of tables and charts, accuracy of citation of literature sources, quality

of presentation of bibliographic description).

41. Criteria for Assessing Defence Quality of Term Papers and Bachelor Thesis:

41.1. student’s performance,

41.2. quality of performance,

41.3. ability to answer the questions,

41.4. accuracy of academic English.

42. Term papers and final theses shall be assessed in accordance with the Procedure for the

Assessment of Learning Outcomes at the University. Final assessment of Term papers and final theses

that have not been defended shall be negative.

43. Provided that term papers and final theses violate the principle of fair competition, i.e. if

plagiarism is detected, term papers and final theses shall not be assessed (“not assessed” shall be

entered into the assessment sheet in the IS Studijos).

Methodology Reference List:

Bailey, S. The essentials of academic writing for international students. London; New York (N.Y.):

Routledge: Taylor & Francis Group, 2015.

Craswell, G., Poore, M. Writing for academic success. London; Thousand Oaks (Calif.): Sage

Publications, 2012.

James, E. Alana., Slater, T. Writing your doctoral dissertation or thesis faster: a proven map to

success. Los Angeles (Calif.): Sage Publications, 2014.

Joyner, R. L., Rouse, W.A., Glatthorn, A.A. Writing the winning thesis or dissertation: a step-by-

step guide. Thousand Oaks (Calif.): Corwin Press: Sage Publications, 2013.

Kardelis, N. Mokslinių tyrimų metodologija ir metodai. Šiauliai: Lucilijus. 2005.

Kirton, B. Brilliant academic writing. Harlow: Pearson Education, 2012

Murray, R. How to write a thesis. Open University Press. 2006.

Oliver, P. Writing your thesis. Los Angeles (Calif.): Sage Publications, 2012.

Pearce, L. How to examine a thesis. Open University Press. 2005.

Žydžiūnaitė, V., Sabaliauskas, S. Kokybiniai tyrimai: principai ir metodai: vadovėlis socialinių

mokslų studijų programų studentams. Vilnius: Vaga, 2017.

These methodological guidelines were developed in accordance with

Procedure for The Assessment of Mykolas Romeris University Learning Outcomes.

The legal act is available at:

http://www.mruni.eu/mru_lt_dokumentai/centrai/akademiniu_reikalu_centras/teises_aktai/Vert_tvar

k_akt_redakc_2014_06_30_1.pdf

ANNEX 1 to

Mykolas Romeris University

Institute of Humanities

Methodological Guidelines

for Preparation and Defence of

Term Papers and Bachelor Final Theses

MYKOLAS ROMERIS UNIVERSITY (16 pt)

INSTITUTE OF HUMANITIES (14 pt)

NAME SURNAME (16 pt)

TITLE (20 pt)

Course paper (14pt)

Supervisor (14 pt)

Assoc. prof. dr. Name Surname

VILNIUS

2019 (14 pt)

ANNEX 2 to

Mykolas Romeris University

Institute of Humanities

Methodological Guidelines

for Preparation and Defence of

Term Papers and Bachelor Final Theses

MYKOLAS ROMERIS UNIVERSITY (16 pt)

INSTITUTE OF HUMANITIES (14 pt)

NAME SURNAME (16 pt)

TITLE (20 pt)

Bachelor Thesis (14 pt)

Supervisor (14 pt)

Assoc. prof. dr. Name Surname

VILNIUS

2019 (14 pt)

MYKOLAS ROMERIS UNIVERSITY (14 pt)

INSTITUTE OF HUMANITIES (14 pt)

TITLE (14 pt)

Study programme bachelor thesis (14 pt)

Study programme code (14 pt)

Supervisor (12 pt)

(signature) Assoc. prof. dr. Name

Surname

2019- -

Reviewer (12 pt) Written by (12 pt)

(signature) (signature) Name Surname

2019- - 2019- -

VILNIUS

2019 (14 pt)

ANNEX 3 to

Mykolas Romeris University

Institute of Humanities

Methodological Guidelines

for Preparation and Defence of

Term Papers and Bachelor Final Theses

approved by Decision No 1SN-10

of the Senate of Mykolas Romeris University

on 20 November, 2012

PATVIRTINIMAS APIE ATLIKTO DARBO SAVARANKIŠKUMĄ

20 - -

Vilnius

Aš, Mykolo Romerio universiteto (toliau – Universitetas),

(fakulteto / instituto, programos pavadinimas)

Studentas (-ė)____________________________________________________________________,

(vardas, pavardė)

patvirtinu, kad šis rašto darbas / bakalauro / magistro baigiamasis darbas

„_______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________“:

1. Yra atliktas savarankiškai ir sąžiningai;

2. Nebuvo pristatytas ir gintas kitoje mokslo įstaigoje Lietuvoje ar užsienyje;

3. Yra parašytas remiantis akademinio rašymo principais ir susipažinus su rašto darbų

metodiniais nurodymais.

Man žinoma, kad už sąžiningos konkurencijos principo pažeidimą – plagijavimą studentas gali

būti šalinamas iš Universiteto kaip už akademinės etikos pažeidimą.

_____________________ _____________________________

(parašas) (vardas, pavardė)

Form approved by Resolution No. 1SN-44 of the Senate of

Mykolas Romeris University of 9 May 2014

CONFIRMATION OF INDEPENDENCE OF THE WRITTEN WORK

20 - -

Vilnius

I, Mykolas Romeris University (hereinafter referred to as the University),

(Faculty / Institute, Study programme)

Student____________________________________________________________________,

(Name, Surname)

hereby confirm that this academic paper / Bachelor’s / Master’s final thesis

„_______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________“:

1. Has been accomplished independently by me and in good faith;

2. Has never been submitted and defended in any other educational institution in

Lithuania or abroad;

3. Is written in accordance with principles of academic writing and being familiar with

methodological guidelines for academic papers.

I am aware of the fact that in case of breaching the principle of fair competition –

plagiarism – a student can be expelled from the University for the gross breach of academic discipline.

_____________________ _____________________________

(Signature) (Name, Surname)

ANNEX 4 to

Mykolas Romeris University

Institute of Humanities

Methodological Guidelines

for Preparation and Defence of

Term Papers and Bachelor Final Theses

MYKOLAS ROMERIS UNIVERSITY

INSTITUTE OF HUMANITIES

REVIEW OF BACHELOR THESIS

Author of the Bachelor thesis:

Title of the Bachelor thesis:

Study programme of the author:

1. Choice of the topic and its presentation: Is the topic of the thesis related to the Bachelor study programme the student is graduating from? Does it contribute

to the research in this subject area? Is it relevant (current and significant)? Is the relevance of the topic discussed in

the paper?

2. Formulation of the main parameters of the research: aim, object, objectives and scope of the

research: Are the main parameters (the aim/the main research question, object, objectives, methods) of the research defined

properly? Are they consistent with the topic of the thesis? Is the scope of the research substantial and adequate to the

requirements of the BA thesis?

3. Theoretical background of the research: Does the review of the scientific literature encompass the works relevant to the research? Does it include the most

recent publications? Are the presented theoretical issues related to the objectives of the research? Are they expounded

clearly and logically?

4. Empirical research I (Choice and presentation of the research methodology): Is the process of collecting data conducted properly and explained accurately?

Are the methods of the data analysis selected and presented properly? Are they suitable to the objectives of the thesis?

5. Empirical research II (Analysis and interpretation of the data):

Is the analysis of the data logically structured and conducted thoroughly? Are the selected data analysis methods

applied consistently and properly? Do they enable to achieve the objectives of the thesis?

How sufficiently and functionally does the author use original charts, tables and annexes to illustrate the process and

findings of the research? (if relevant)

6. Validity of the conclusions: Do the conclusions correspond to the objectives of the research? Are the conclusions clear and logical and emerge

directly from the empirical analysis? Does the thesis achieve the declared aims of the research?

7. Practical value of the research (if relevant): Is the practical value of the findings of the research discussed in the thesis? If yes, how does the author define

applicability of the findings of the research?

8. Authenticity of the research: Please, assess the authenticity and originality of the research. What is the author’s own contribution to the area under

investigation?

9. Structure of the thesis: Is the structure of the thesis logical and coherent? Is the text divided into the recommended parts? Is there a balance

between the various parts and chapters of the thesis? Are they organised in a logical sequence?

10. Linguistic form and style: Is the thesis written in appropriate academic language? Is the writing style clear and appropriate to the readership? Is

the terminology, relevant to the topic, used properly? Are there any grammatical and spelling errors in the thesis? If

yes, do they make the thesis more difficult to understand?

11. Summary of the thesis: Does the summary presents the relevance of the topic of the thesis and reveal the main parameters, methods and findings

of the research? Is it logically structured and coherent? Is it written in appropriate academic language and style?

12. Quotation and reference lists: Are the formal requirements of quotation met? Are the lists of the references and sources of the research data drafted

properly?

13. Formatting requirements: Is the thesis presented in compliance with the technical requirements of the BA thesis? Is the formatting properly done?

14. Final conclusion and assessment of the reviewer:

15. Questions to the author

Please, give 2-3 questions to the author of the thesis.

Reviewer

Name, Surname Signature Date