This is a Collection of Articles That Can Help You In...

This is a collection of articles that can help you in understanding how to do a good thesis.

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How to do a good thesis

I divided the process of writing a thesis in 5 different phases:

• (i) What to do before starting this journey
• (ii) What to do before starting.
• (iii) the related work and literature research;
• (iv) the experimental part
• (v) “the last mile” for driving the work to a conclusion and successful submission.

Before you start:

1. Start from considering these tips for improving the quality of your proposal. They will help you in understanding how to think scientifically including if you do not have to write a research proposal.
2. Check if you are aware of all the players around you thesis and what is their interest
3. Mens sana in corpore sano: Take care of yourself, in particular do not neglect of your physical health

The openings moves:

1. Ask yourself what you want to do when you will “grow up”. This article will help you understanding how you can take the most from your thesis for your future goals.
2. (Optional) Get a grasp of what kind of mentor I am. It will help you in understanding what I write in these posts and/or if we are compatible in case you are considering pursuing your thesis with me.
3. Set up the proper communication tools with your supervisor, so that you will have a better quality time with him/her.

Literature research and related work:

1. Look at these heuristics for understanding if a paper is worth reading or you should move forward to the next one.
2. Understand how to select good venues (conference or journal) where you can search for good publication.
3. Learn how to read a scientific paper faster and more effectively.

The experimental and scientific part

1. Get an idea on “how to warm up your research engine” and do your first step
2. Get some inspiration from the work of other scientist and learn how to properly categorize the literature review

The End Game

1. Deal with the submission of your thesis and its defense in the proper way
2. Understand what is Open Access and how you can make the most of it
3. Consider the benefit (and the extra work) of publish your thesis. Is it worth it?

The End of the Journey

1. Learn what the future of your thesis could be

Your Bachelor or Master program at your university may or may not require you to write thesis proposal, at the same time you may or may not do your thesis as part of an internship at a company. I am currently trying to cover all these aspects one article at the time.

A few articles may be missing: check the last update at the following links: https://francescolelli.info/how-to-do-a-good-thesis-the-miniseries/