Graduation work is the research work of a graduate student of a higher educational institution. It should combine the theoretical and practical skills of the student and, in general, reflect the knowledge gained by him over the years of study.
In general, final qualification work is evaluated according to the following criteria:
1. A feature of the final work, in contrast to abstract works, is its scientific component. The student conducts independent scientific research, revealing a new aspect in the area of interest to the author in the field of study, and proves the validity of his position.
2. The work is of great value if the problem disclosed in it is relevant, and the study itself has theoretical significance and practical application.
3. The final qualification work is drawn up in accordance with the requirements that determine the ratio of theoretical and practical parts, the presentation form of the introduction, conclusion, bibliography, applications and other parameters.
Types of Graduation
Final research papers vary depending on the educational program in which the student completes his studies. What kind of a scientific degree or professional qualification a candidate seeks to obtain - a specialist, a bachelor, a master, a candidate or a doctoral candidate - will determine the type of work and the requirements for it.
The final qualification work of a bachelor or specialist is called a thesis. There is a certain difference between the concepts of "bachelor" and "specialist". Now the qualification of a certified specialist is assigned to a student who has studied for 5 years in a higher educational institution, while the last years of study should have a highly specialized focus. A bachelor is a scientific degree that is awarded after 4 years of study to a student who has received basic education in a specialty. Despite this, the requirements for writing theses in both cases are almost the same.
The thesis reflects the basic skills of research activity formed in the learning process, and shows how the student is guided in the basics of the specialty and the chosen topic.
The next stages of educational programs are a magistracy (after assigning a bachelor's degree or specialist qualification) or postgraduate study (after training for a specialist or master of science), after which the final stage is doctoral studies. The final qualification work of a master, doctoral candidate or candidate of sciences is a dissertation, the purpose of which is already a significant contribution to the field of science that interests the applicant. The independence of the concept and the significance of the conclusions described in such a work should not be doubted, and the problem disclosed should be relevant and meet the requirements of modern society.
The type of student's graduation work is selected taking into account the specialty in which he is studying. The volume of the theoretical part in humanitarian research is quite large: attention is paid to scientific novelty and the degree of value of scientific discovery. The works of students of technical specialties, or graduation projects, rely more on the practical part, which contains graphs, diagrams, drawings or calculations according to specified parameters.
The final qualification work, carried out with the help of a supervisor and supported by his review and review from an independent expert, is submitted to the defense before the certification commission and together with the results of state examinations determines the student's overall performance.