In the Master's Thesis Seminar, students identify a research area relevant to the field of communication technology, which they develop into a master's thesis. They:
• define research questions and aims relevant to applied data science
• select appropriate methods to answer a research question
• Write up an exposé meeting the following requirements:
- emphasis on the topic's practical relevance
- concise and clearly expressed introduction and critical discussion of the selected research methods
- development of a coherent thesis outline
- identification and definition of the scope of the secondary literature
• Present the thesis topic to an audience

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• Literature study & review
• Methodical research & documentation structure
• Research questions & hypotheses
• Selected topics depending on Master thesis

Course materials as provided in the seminar (required)
U. Eco, How to Write a Thesis, MIT Press, 2015

Interactive seminar - Discuss thesis content, assist writing process, receive feedback from peers & tutors, intermediate student presentations

Intermediate presentations (100%)