Master Thesis Organisation

You will make a research project during this year and document it in a Thesis manuscript OR a Scientific research paper. You can choose a subject from the list  proposed by CRI,  continue working on the subject you explored during your Research Thesis M1 or define a new subject. 

Tutoring sessions:

Tutoring sessions (Séances tutorales) are obligatory; During these sessions you will present your progress on your research progress and obtain a feedback from a jury. The details on the objectives, deliverables expected  and evaluation guidelines for each TS can be found in the documents below. 

TS1:  Problem proposal and definition of Methodology - A part REC-METH class 

• 5 min presentation + 5 min discussion 
• see the template below

TS2: Definition of research protocol  (ZOOM meeting) 

• 15 min presentation + 15 min discussion
• see the template/recommendations below

TS3: Project Progress Presentation  (ZOOM meeting)  

• 15 min presentation + 15 min discussion
• see the template/recommendations below

Submission of the complete draft of the Thesis Manuscript : 

• See the Thesis evaluation guidelines!

Submission of the Final Version of the Thesis Manuscript - 1 week before the Final Defence

Final Defence: 

Anticipated (in agreement with the supervisor): June-July - @PMF (TBD) 

Regular: September @PMF (TBD) 

• presentation 20 min+ 20 min discussion
• presence of MA is very welcome
• final version of the manuscript to be transmitted in PDF (or printed out if requested by a jury member) to all the jury members

ATTENTION: To work on the Master Thesis and to prepare for the Tutoring Sessions, you need to contact your supervisor and to schedule the individual follow-up meetings 

EVALUATION

The Master Thesis is evaluated based on the tutoring sessions (TS1 - TS3), a Master Thesis manuscript, and a final thesis defence. The tutoring sessions are not gradet, though they provide the indicators on the further success of the project.

See the detailed Guidelines and Evaluation Criteria  in the documents below: