LibGuides: Instructions for the Thesis: Thesis Guidance and Allocation of Responsibilities

Thesis guidance and allocation of responsibilities

Thesis work is typically done individually, but in some cases, the scope of the work may require a team of multiple students. In a thesis conducted as a pair or group project, it is important that each student's contribution is clearly identifiable and assessed separately. Make sure to participate in all steps of the thesis process according to the instructions provided by your study program and supervisor. This ensures that you receive the necessary support and feedback for the successful completion of your thesis.

The thesis process includes several different components that support you in various stages of your work:

Personal guidance: You will receive personal guidance from your supervisor regarding your thesis.
Group guidance: You will participate in group guidance sessions where you can discuss the progress of your work with other students.
Seminars: You will participate in seminars where you present your work and receive feedback from both teachers and fellow students.

The thesis is guided through Wihi, which is a system designed for thesis supervision. The student(s) and the supervisor work through the entire process via Wihi. There are variations in the phases and instructions depending on the field and the supervisor, which the student follows.

Allocation of responsibilities during the process

Familiarizes themselves with the thesis guidelines and possesses sufficient knowledge and methodological readiness to carry out the thesis.
Possesses sufficient knowledge and methodological readiness for conducting the thesis work.
Takes personal responsibility.
Actively seeks a thesis topic and discusses it with the supervisor.
Ensures collaboration with the client/assigning organization.
Signs relevant agreements pertaining to the thesis and abides by the agreed-upon terms and practices.
Obtains necessary research permits.
Develops a research or project plan that includes a timeline for implementation and regularly reports on the progress to the supervisor.
Executes the work according to the plan and maintains communication with the supervisor at agreed-upon stages of the process.
The student documents their progress in Wihi, communicates with their supervisor via Wihi, and submits approximately 2-3 interim versions of their thesis.
Prepares a research or project report following the guidelines provided for the thesis.
Presents the work during the process and/or at the end, with a recommendation to present it to the client/assigning organization to incorporate their feedback into the report.
Submits the thesis for plagiarism check in Wihi.
Saves the finalized thesis as a language-checked PDF document in Wihi, at stage 3/3.
Stores the completed thesis in electronic format in the open or restricted collection of Theseus.
Writes an expert blog post with the guidance of the supervisor for publication on the Energiaa-online publication (this opportunity is mainly available for theses receiving grades 3-5).

•   supervises the assigned thesis within the given work hours
•   assists and supports students in finding a thesis topic
•   clearly communicates the availability for guidance to the supervised students
•   ensures that the required level of quality is met for the thesis
•   organizes group meetings or possible seminars
•   follows the agreed conditions and practices outlined in the thesis agreement
•   monitors the progress of the thesis work
•   evaluates the thesis and writes an assessment statement
•   assesses and approves the result of the plagiarism analysis in Wihi
•   records the assessments in Wihi
•   records the thesis assessment details in the student registry (Peppi)
•   ensures that the student submits the reports to the client and other relevant parties
•   assists the student in writing an expert blog post for the Energiaa online publication as a joint publication

•   appoints a contact person from the working life for the thesis
•   signs the relevant agreements related to the work as the commissioner and adheres to the agreed terms and practices
•   contacts the supervising teacher when necessary
•   ensures the prerequisites for carrying out the work