1. Uusi-Kyyny Petri (CHEM), Minav Tatiana (ENG), Duan Ruifeng (ELEC)
Practical suggestions for improvements in the MSc thesis supervision process
Uusi-Kyyny Petri (CHEM), Minav Tatiana (ENG), Duan Ruifeng (ELEC)
Aalto level:
Environmental support
Provide easy-to-find materials for Master thesis Supervision Process for staff and students
Improve material (cross-check with other school’s material)
Do co-operational development between schools
Create a check list for kick-off meetings
Create an electric check list for Master Supervision Process (dedicated to single student)
Make easy available help: for thesis writing and psychological help
Create a concrete examples of text & structures: how grades looks like (for transparency of grading)
Collaborate with immigration office to finish the degree, for instance,
the students have a longer period, e.g. one year (currently 6 months), to look for jobs;
the students need to complete their thesis before receiving work permit
Maybe informative promotional video’s about the M.Sc. Thesis work would be of interest for the students and staff?
Student: independent work
Supervisor: Scientific support
Ask for help for practical issues
Ask transparency of grading – what is needed for a specific grade
Ask for feedback
Have time for working on Master thesis (time commitment)
Ask for Supervisors time commitment
Start writing M.Sc immediately
Discuss with supervisor often
Remember M.Sc is independent work but it is advised for you to ask for help/guidance
Follow check list
Make time commitment (book calendar appointment)
Keep a kick-off meeting
Tell exactly expectations about work
Give a constructive and informative feedback continuously
Be fair and honest about grading
Conclusion:
Each party needs to play own role seriously to ensure a successful thesis and graduation in time.
Different parties should have borderless cooperation and understanding of each other’s goals.