Graduation qualification work is a research work of a graduate student of a higher educational institution. It should combine the theoretical and practical skills of the student and, in general, reflect the knowledge gained during the years of study.
In general, the final qualifying work is evaluated according to the following criteria:
1. A feature of the final work, in contrast to abstract works, is its scientific component. The student conducts an independent scientific research, revealing a new aspect in the field of interest to the author in the speci alty studied, and proves the validity of his position.
2. The work is of great value if the problem disclosed in it is relevant, and the study itself has theoretical significance and practical application.
3. The final qualifying work is drawn up in accordance with the requirements that determine the ratio of theoretical and practical parts, the form of presentation of the introduction, conclusion,bibliographic list, applications and other parameters.
Types of graduation papers
Final research papers differ depending on the educational program in which the student graduates. What degree or professional qualification a candidate seeks to obtain - specialist, bachelor's, master's, candidate or doctoral student - will determine the type of work and requirements for it.
The final qualifying work of a bachelor or specialist is called a thesis. There is a definite difference between the concepts of "bachelor" and "specialist". Now the qualification of a graduate is assigned to a student who has studied for 5 years in a higher educational institution, while the last years of study should have a highly specialized focus. A bachelor's degree is a scientific degree that is awarded after 4 years of study to a student who has received basic education in a speci alty. Despite this, the requirements for writing theses in both cases are almost the same.
The thesis reflects the basic skills of research activities, formed in the learning process, and shows how the student is oriented in the basics of the speci alty and the chosen topic.
The next stages of educational programs are magistracy (after awarding a bachelor's degree or specialist qualification) or postgraduate studies (after studying for a specialist or masterSciences), after which the final stage is doctoral studies. The final qualifying work of a master, doctoral student or candidate of science is a dissertation, the purpose of which is already a significant contribution to the field of science of interest to the applicant. The independence of the concept and the significance of the conclusions described in such work should not be in doubt, and the problem being disclosed should be relevant and meet the requirements of modern society.
The type of the student's final work is selected taking into account the speci alty in which he is studying. The volume of the theoretical part in humanitarian research is quite large: attention is paid to scientific novelty and the degree of value of a scientific discovery. The works of students of technical speci alties, or diploma projects, rely more on the practical part, which contains graphs, diagrams, drawings or calculations according to specified parameters.
The final qualifying work, completed with the help of a supervisor and supported by his review and review from an independent expert, is submitted for defense before the certification commission and, together with the results of state exams, determines the student's final academic performance.
