3 ECTS credits
78 h study time
Offer 1 with catalog number 4024155ENR for all students in the 1st and 2nd semester at a (E) Master - advanced level.
The literature review serves as preparation for the master thesis course. The Master thesis consists of an individual research project related to ongoing research in one of the associated research groups and must be publicly defended by the student. The effective supervisor is a postdoc or professor associated with one of the research groups involved in teaching in the programme “Master of Science in Marine and Lacustrine Science and Management". If the thesis project is (partly) performed outside the research group of the main promoter, a co-supervisor is appointed.
The literature review is written in English.
The literature review (5-10 pages including figures and references) about the chosen research project should give the student state-of-the-art knowledge on the thesis subject by thorough consultation of the available literature in a thoughtful manner before the actual research project is started. It also allows the student to think about the wider context of his/her research and to identify the more specific questions that can be addressed by the proposed research activities. This work is not yet referring to any research results of the thesis itself.
Timing:
1st year MSc programme | |
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Mid-September | Call for subjects among lecturers and research groups |
| 15 October | Deadline for submitting subjects + info-moments by lecturers and research groups |
| 20 October | Announcement of subjects to the students |
| 1 November | Students sign in for info-moments |
| 30 November | Students send top 3 of topics ( + motivation) |
Start of Christmas break | Topic confirmed to students (Matix) |
Deadline before end of February |
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End of Easter break | Submit draft review for feedback |
| Start of June exams | Submission of final literature review |
Before starting the literature review the student, the supervisor and (if applicable) the mentor should sign ‘Thesis charter Master in Marine and Lacustrine Science and Management’.
The literature review is of utmost importance for the preparation of the master thesis. By writing the literature review, the student will gain necessary knowledge on:
The final grade is composed based on the following categories:
Other Exam determines 100% of the final mark.
Within the Other Exam category, the following assignments need to be completed:
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This offer is part of the following study plans:
Master of Marine and Lacustrine Science and Management: Standaard traject