Thesis Guidelines v23Sept2013_2 SWISSJERMAN

S W I S S G E R M A N U N I V E R S I T Y

Guidelines

No.

I/0589/ExO/IV/2013 Rev2Valid for Bachelors and Masters Degree

From

Examination Steering CommitteeDate

23September 2013Page 1 of 29To Bachelors and Masters Students, Lecturers, Advisors

Thesis Guidelines

FOREWORD

These Guidelines are established in referral to the Study and Examination Regulations Chapter 10, Thesis andreplace thesis guidelines Nr. 0040/Thesis/I/2004.

These Guidelines are intended to help the bachelors and Masters students prepare their theses. Further informationabout regulations, submission dates, degree requirements, etc., can be found in the academic calendar of SGU. Allparticipants should feel free to consult their lecturer/advisor, at any stage in the preparation of their thesis for furtherinformation.

All students who are writing a thesis should pay special attention to the following fundamental points:

The thesis advisor strongly influences a students academic and professional development. Throughthe choice of an advisor, a participant also chooses a method of scientific research, a work milieu, andsometimes moral and financial support. The value and success of a thesis depend in great part on the quality ofthe relationship that develops between the advisor and participant. The Thesis topic should be decided upon as early as possible. The student should be particularly careful notto choose subjects that are too ambitious or too broadly defined. The style and format of a thesis areimportant. It should be clear, concise and systematic. Students should aim for a style that is interesting as wellas informative. The thesis should demonstrate a deep knowledge of literature on the subject. Thepresentation of scientific data (tables, figures, chart, etc) must conform to the requirements of the specificdiscipline. All theses must meet the standards and requirements as defined by SGU in order to be accepted.

Questions regarding the format of the thesis not adequately answered in these Guidelines may be directed to theExamination Steering Committee who will be pleased to give assistance.

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Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION.............................................................................................................. .........................6

1.1 Definition of a Thesis ............................................................................ ........................................... 6

1.2 Purpose of the Guidelines ............................................................................................... ................ 6

1.3 Phases of Thesis ............................................................................................................................. 6

1.4 General Guidelines for Procedure and Format ............................................................................. .. 6

1.5 Steps in the Development and Submission of a Thesis .................................................................. 6

2. RESEARCH PROPOSAL......................................................................................................... ................6

2.1 Functions and Benefits .................................................................................................................... 6

2.2 Format of the Research Proposal ......................................................................................... .......... 6

3. THESIS FORMAT............................................................................................................. ........................6

3.1 Paper ......................................................................................... ...................................................... 6

3.2 Appearance .............................................................................................................. ....................... 7

3.3 Fonts ................................................................................................................................................ 7

3.4 Printers ............................................................................................................................................ 7

3.5 Non-typed Material .............................................................................................................. ............ 7

3.6 Spacing ................................................................................................................. ........................... 7

3.7 Margins ................................................................................... ......................................................... 7

3.8 Page numbers ............................................................................................................ ..................... 8

3.9 Pagination ........................................................................................................................................ 8

3.10 Reproduction Services .................................................................................................. .................. 8

4. PARTS OF A THESIS......................................................................................................... ......................8

4.1 Preliminary Pages ................................................................................... ....................................... 94.1.1 Title Page ............................................................................................................ .......................... 94.1.2 Statement by the Author ................................................................................................................ 94.1.3 Abstract .............................................................................................................. ........................... 94.1.4 Copyright Page .................................................................................................................... .......... 94.1.5 Dedication Page ............................................................................................................................ 94.1.6 Acknowledgments ....................................................................................................... .................. 94.1.7 Table of Contents ....................................................................................................................... . 104.1.8 List of Tables, Figures, Symbols, Acronyms, and Plates ............................................................ 10

4.2 Text Pages .............................................................................................................. ..................... 104.2.1 Body of Thesis ................................................................................... .......................................... 104.2.2 Special Illustrative Material: Photographs, Maps and Illustrations .............................................. 10

4.3 The Reference Section ........................................................... ..................................................... 114.3.1 List of References .................................................................................................... ................... 114.3.2 Appendices .................................................................................................................................. 114.3.3 Curriculum Vitae ...................................................................................................... .................... 11

5. Appendix 1: Sample of Thesis Proposal........................................................................................ ......12

Swiss German UniversityEduTown BSD CityTangerang 15339Indonesia

1. INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................. ..... 13

1.1. Backgrounds ........................................................................................................ ............. 13

1.2. Research Problems ...................................................................................................... .13

1.3. Research Objectives ................................................................................... ...................... 13

1.4. Significance of Study................................................................................................... ...... 13

1.5. Research Questions...................................................................... ...........................13

1.6. Hypothesis 13

2. LITERATURE REVIEW ....................................................................................................... 14

3. RESEARCH METHODS ...................................................................................................... 14

3.1. Suggested Outline for Evaluation Research ................................................................ 14

1. Scope of Study ..................................................................................................................... 14

2. Time Frame of Study ...................................................................................................... ...... 14

3. Research Process/Research Framework ............................................................................ 14

4. Population and Sampling Method ........................................................................................ 14

5. Data Sources and Collection ............................................................................................... 14

3.2. Suggested Outline for Experimental Research ........................................................... 15

1. Venue and Time..................................................................................................................15

2. Materials and Equipments ................................................................................................. .15

3. Preliminary Research .........................................................................................................15

4. Design of Experiment ..................................................................................................... ....15

5. Experimental Procedures .................................................................................................. .15

6. Observations .................................................................................................... ..................15

7. Analytical Procedures .................................................................................................... ....15


3.3. Suggested Outline for Hardware and Software Design .............................................. 15

1. Design Justification ..................................................................................................... ......... 15

2. Components of Design......................................................................................................... 15

3. Performance Test.......................................................................................................... ....... 15

3.4. Suggested Outline for Simulation and Modelling ........................................................ 15

1. Theoretical Approach ..................................................................................................... ...... 15

2. Experimental Considerations ............................................................................................... 15

3. Model Validity ........................................................................................................... ............ 15

4. Sensitivity Test ......................................................................................................... ............ 15

3.5. Suggested Outline for Unique Research (such as Information Technology)........... 16

4. REFERENCES ..................................................................................................................... 16

6. Appendix 2: Outline of Thesis...................................................................................... 17

I. INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................ 17

II. LITERATURE REVIEW...................................................................................................... 17

III. RESEARCH METHODS .................................................................................................... 17

IV. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION ........................................................................................... 17

V. CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS................................................................... 17

REFERENCES .................................................................................................................. .....17

APPENDICES ........................................................................................................................17

7. Appendix 3: Template of Cover and Title Page for Thesis ....................................... 18

8. Appendix 4: List of Names of Faculties and Study Programs .................................. 19

9. Appendix 5: Template Statement by the Author Before Thesis Defense ............. 20

10. Appendix 6: Template Statement by the Author After Thesis Defense ................ 21


11. Appendix 7: Sample of Abstract of the Thesis ........................................................... 22

12. Appendix 5: Sample of Copyright Page ...................................................................... 23

13. Appendix 6: Sample of Dedication Page .................................................................... 24

14. Appendix 7: Sample of Acknowledgments Page ....................................................... 25

15. Appendix 8: Sample Page of a Table of Contents ..................................................... 26

TABLE OF CONTENTS ........................................................................................................... 26

16. Appendix 9: Sample Page of List of Figures .............................................................. 27

LIST OF FIGURES ............................................................................................................. ...... 27

17. Appendix 10: Sample Page of List of Tables .............................................................. 28

LIST OF TABLES .............................................................................................................. ....... 28

18. Appendix 11: Sample Page of Curriculum Vitae ........................................................ 29


1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 Definition of a Thesis The thesis is a scholarly statement of the results of a period of research and relatedpreparation, undertaken to partially fulfill the requirements for an advanced degree. It is made available for publicuse in the University Library, and other media for archival preservation. The submission of a thesis is required forcompletion of a study leading to the award of a Bachelor and Master degree.

1.2 Purpose of the GuidelinesThe intention of these guidelines is to assist Students in the preparation and writing of the thesis.

1.3 Phases of Thesis The Thesis phases consist of the academic research and development of a definedsubject, the writing of the thesis, and the defense of the Thesis.

1.4 General Guidelines for Procedure and Format The students work is carried out under the direction andsupervision of his/her advisor and co-advisor if applicable. Before beginning to work on a thesis, Students mustpresent a proposal for approval.

Students are urged to consult with their advisor early in the preparation of the thesis regarding both thesubject and the general methodology. As to format, the regulations included here supersede any stylemanual instructions. Format includes thesis arrangement, organization of specific preliminary pages,spacing, typeface, margins, page number order, page number placements, and the requirement forpermission to reproduce copyrighted material.

1.5 Steps in the Development and Submission of a Thesis For a general idea on how to proceed from thedevelopment of a thesis topic to its oral defense, the Students should consult with the Department with refer to thecurrent Academic Calendar.

2. RESEARCH PROPOSAL

2.1 Functions and Benefits Both the preliminary and the formal proposal that the students are required toprepare have several functions and benefits. One of them is that a clear and lucid description of a problem and aproposed method of solving it is a learning process and helps the Students avoid oversights and possible mistakes.The proposals also help the advisor(s) to provide appropriate assistance to the Students in their task.

2.2 Format of the Research Proposal The proposal should explain the problem to be investigated andconvince the advisor(s) that the problem merits investigation. It should show that the students have read the relevantand recent literature on the subject and it should contain a list of resources consulted during the preliminary stagesof research. Example of Research Proposal appears in Appendix 1.

The format of the proposal should include: Backgroundinformation related to the research topic Purpose of theresearch Methodology, and Statistics and analysis to beused

3. THESIS FORMAT

3.1 Paper The quality of paper for submission of the final copy of the thesis is white (if possible chlorine free),bond, 80 grams. Please note that no other quality or color of paper will be accepted. Standard size of A4 andthe same kind of paper must be used throughout the entire thesis. This includes the preliminary pages, appendices,and vita. Always use a sample page to check margins.


3.2 Appearance The thesis must be neat in appearance and without any errors. It is the responsibility of theStudents to proofread their thesis to make sure it does not have any typographical or content errors beforesubmission to the University. No handwritten corrections, or insertions or interlineations are permitted. The use ofany correction fluid is not acceptable. Copies that have dark shading, lines or any other marks caused by the copyingprocess as well as off-centered and unevenly copied pages are unacceptable. Type only on one side of each page.

3.3 Fonts All typing must be done on a word processor with typeface of 12 point type size. Acceptabletypefaces are: Arial or Times New Roman. All other typefaces are not acceptable. Do not use bold face or Italics forthe core thesis text, except for headings. Underlining is not acceptable; Italics may be used in lieu of underlining for scientific names of biological organisms, when typing latin or non English words.

3.4 Printers The thesis must be printed on a laser printer, or on a printer which produces the sameletter-quality. The print must be letter-quality with consistently clear, dark, and black characters. Do not usedot-matrix printer.

3.5 Non-typed Material Non-typed matter, such as line drawings, handwritten symbols, formulae, anddiacritical marks, should be in black ink for clear reproduction. Hand-written insertions are acceptable only when acomputer program cannot make the symbols or when the hand-written symbols are superior in quality.

3.6 Spacing The text of the thesis must be 1.5 spaced throughout, but long tables and long quotations may besingle-spaced. Text within a chapter should be continuous. No short pages are acceptable unless it is the last pageof the chapter or if there is a table or figure in it. There are special spacing requirements for some of the preliminarypages (see sample pages for the thesis in Appendices). The layout for these pages must be followed carefully asdepartures from the standard format are not acceptable.

3.7 MarginsText, illustrations (figures) or tables must not appear outside the specific margins. Page numbers arethe only item which may appear outside the margin requirements. Left: 1.5 inches (3.8 cm); thismargin is wider because of binding requirements Top: 1 inch (2.5 cm) Right: 1 inch (2.5 cm)Bottom: 1 inch (2.5 cm)

With the exception of page numbers, all other thesis material must fit within these margin requirements. Thisincludes tables, figures, graphs, and appendices. When oversized pages are used, the same marginmeasurements are maintained.


3.8 Page numbers The title page is page 1 of the thesis. All pages which follow are numbered in a singlesequence with Arabic numerals. Page numbers must be placed at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) below the top of the sheet,and 1 inch (2.5 cm) from the right edge. The numbers must be at least inch (0.63 cm) above the first line of text.

3.9 Pagination Every sheet of paper in the thesis must be numbered except for one: the title page. Thisincludes references, appendices, and vita. The title page is counted but not numbered. Arabic numerals are used forall thesis pages. The font for the page numbers should be consistent with the text font (e.q. If the text is in Arial font,then the page numbers should also be in Arial Font)

3.10 Reproduction Services The ultimate responsibility for thesis correctness of thesis, including bound copies andother reproduction format, lies with the student. The thesis should be proofread carefully before submission. Thestudent is solely responsible for compliance with these rules and regulations.

4. PARTS OF A THESIS

The thesis consists of three main parts: the preliminary pages the text pagesand the reference section

The student, in consultation with his/her Advisors, determines the internal arrangement within the text andreference sections. The student is advised to consult with his/her Thesis Advisor regarding an acceptable stylebefore preparing the final copy of the thesis. Manuals of style are superseded by the regulations forthesis preparation in this manual if there is a conflict in the instructionsregarding format.

Order of ThesisThe Preliminary PagesTitle page (counted but not numbered) Statement by the Author & ApprovalPage (counted and numbered) Abstract (counted and numbered) Copyrightpage (counted and numbered) Dedication (optional) (counted and numbered)Acknowledgments (counted and numbered) Table of Contents (counted andnumbered) List of Figures (counted and numbered) List of Tables (countedand numbered)

Text PagesBody of Thesis (counted and numbered)

The Reference SectionGlossary and or List of Symbols (counted and numbered) References(counted and numbered) Appendices (counted and numbered) CurriculumVitae (counted and numbered)


4.1 Preliminary Pages The information on the preliminary pages and the format for these pages arestandardized and the student must follow the samples and instructions presented in this manual (see samples). Thestudent will need to read both this general instruction section and the appropriate sample page section. The approvalpage is always numbered 2. There must be consistency between approval page and all preliminary pages withrespect to the students name, major field, advisor/co-advisor, title of thesis and year the degree is awarded.

4.1.1 Title PageThe title for the thesis appears in full capital letters at the top of the page and should includemeaningful keywords descriptive of the subject and content to facilitate its location on a subject index,since titles are the basis for computer searches from which subject lists are prepared by Microfilmreference services.

Formulae, symbols, superscripts, subscripts, Greek letters, acronyms, and abbreviated forms ingeneral are to be spelled out (e.g KMnO4 is written as Potassium permanganate; TESL is written asTeaching English as a Second Language).

The students name must be the name under which he or she is registered at SWISS GERMANUNIVERSITY

The date at the bottom of the title page is the month and the year in which the thesis issubmitted. This also applies to the revision of thesis that must be submitted after thesis defense. Seesample of the Title Page in Appendix.

4.1.2 Statement by the AuthorThis page is required. This page also consists of the approval by the Thesis Advisor, Coadvisor (ifapplicable) and the Dean. See Appendix.

4.1.3 AbstractAbstract is a summary of your research result, consists of (1) background, (2) problem statement,(3) methodology, (4) Results/Findings, and (5) Conclusion and Recommendation. The Abstract isincluded as a page of your thesis. It is a numbered page in the thesis, appearing just before themain body of the text. The heading ABSTRACT is centered at the beginning of the page.

Keywords should be added at the end of the abstract containing maximum five key scientificterms related to the content of the thesis. See Appendix 4.

4.1.4 Copyright Page Copyrighted page is inserted immediately after the committee approval page. Thefollowing information must appear centered (vertically and horizontally) on the copyright page:

Copyright 2013 by(students name) All

rights reserved

To be consistent, use the name as it appears on the title page, committee approval page, andabstract. This page is counted and numbered. The format for the copyright page is the same for thebachelors thesis. See appendix 5.

4.1.5 Dedication PageThis page is optional, but if included, must always be numbered. The dedication should be brief andno heading is necessary. See Appendix.

4.1.6 AcknowledgmentsThis page is to thank those who have helped in the process of obtaining the graduate degree.Acknowledgments page must always be counted and numbered. See Appendix.


4.1.7 Table of ContentsThe table of contents should have a heading TABLE OF CONTENTS in capital letters, centeredbelow the top margin. The titles of the chapters or sections, and at least the primary and secondarysubdivisions should be listed. They must be worded exactly as they appear in the body of the thesis.This includes the list of references, appendices and vita. Tables and Figures are listed separately.Page numbers must be given for each item listed. See Appendix8.

4.1.8 List of Tables, Figures, Symbols, Acronyms, and PlatesThe lists of tables, figures, symbols, acronyms, and plates should have a heading of LIST OFTABLES (FIGURES, etc) in capital letters, centered below the top margin. In the lists of tables andfigures, the subheadings Table (Figure) and Page should be typed double-space below the mainheading. Table and figure titles should be single-spaced with double spacing between entries.

Page numbers must be given for each table and figure listed. Tables (figures) must be numberedconsecutively throughout the text or alternatively numbered using a system which is a reflection oftheir location, for example, Tables 3.1, 3.2, etc. The titles should be listed wordfor-word as theyappear in the text. Include a list of tables or list of figures if there are five or more tables or figures inthe thesis. The list of tables and list of figures should not be combined into one list. See Appendix.

4.2 Text Pages

4.2.1 Body of ThesisThe thesis must be divided in some manner of logical organization. Customary major divisions arechapters which consist of: Introduction, Literature Review, Research Methods, Results andDiscussion, Conclusion and Recommendation.

Each chapter must be numbered consecutively using Arabic numerals. Each new chapter must beginon a new page. The chapter number and title must be in all capital letters.

4.2.2 Special Illustrative Material: Photographs, Maps and Illustrations

4.2.2.1 PhotographsPhotographs should be professional-quality black and white. Color photographs ifnecessary could be included in the appendix. Photographs should be mounted on sheetsof paper of the same quality as the ones used for the text in a way that fits within therequired margins. Mounting of photographs should be done using the dry mountingmethod with tissue pressed properly to exclude all air bubbles. Do not mount any materialusing rubber cement, glue, tape, staples or photo mounting corners.

Photo page-number placement follows standard requirements. Photo captions may beplaced on the subject and shot as part of the original negative. Captions may be typed onthe facing page to the photo, typed below the photo paper on the thesis page (and withinpage-number margins), No captions or page numbers may be typed directly on the printedphoto used in the thesis or on the photo paper.

The copies of the thesis submitted to the University, for library archives, must have originalphotographs unless the student is able to use a high quality, high contrast copying machineto reproduce photographic material for submission in lieu of photographs.

4.2.3.2 Reproduced Published Material


Photocopy reproduction of previously published material must be legible and conform tomargin and page numbering requirements (see section 3.7 and 3.8). When publishedmaterial is included in the thesis, it is essential that the student follow instructions forpermission to reproduce copyrighted material.

4.3 The Reference Section

4.3.1 List of ReferencesThe list of references should go after the end of the main text. On occasion, especially in thesciences, references are needed at the end of each chapter. This format is acceptable. The studentshould consult with the Advisor to discuss the manner in which references are cited.

4.3.2 AppendicesAppendix material should be supporting documentation. Information central to your research shouldbe placed in the main text. All appendices follow the list of references. All appendices must meet themargin requirements and have a page number. Material may be reduced to fit margin requirements.Every page must be clear and legible.

4.3.3 Curriculum VitaeThe vita provides a brief biographical background of the student. It is not intended to be acomprehensive resume or curriculum vitae. The heading CURRICULUM VITAE (centered, in capitalletters, and not underlined) should be typed below the top margin. All vita entries should be listed instrict chronological order, with no subcategories or subheadings. The vita includes the date (optional)and place of birth, dates of degrees and names of colleges or universities (exclude the degree forwhich this Bachelors Thesis is written), academic or professional employment, publications andpresentations. If the student wishes, it may also include military services, honors, awards anddistinctions.


5. Appendix 1: Sample of Thesis Proposal

PROPOSAL OF THESIS [TITLE OF

THESIS PROPOSAL]

By[Name of Student]

[Student ID Number]

I propose to the Advisors and to the Committee Members a study of the afore mentioned topic to be carried out inpartial fulfillment of the requirements for the

BACHELORS DEGREE / MASTERS DEGREE in

[NAME OF STUDY PROGRAM][NAME OF FACULTY]

SWISS GERMAN UNIVERSITYEduTown BSD City Tangerang 15339

Indonesia

[Month and Year of Thesis Submission]


OUTLINE OF RESEARCH PROPOSAL

1. INTRODUCTION

1.1.Background (Why the researchtitle is selected)Background describes reasons to justify the adoption of the research title. Quantitative data to support statements isstrongly recommended. It concludes with a statement focusing on the justification of the research to be carried out.

1.2. Research Problems (Whatproblems to be addressed)Research problems are identified and formulated from the scope of the research. They are selected as the ones theresearch is going to address. Here is only example of research problems from a research entitled Breast CancerAmong Black Women.

1. The higher incidence of breast cancer among black Women.2. The increased risk of diagnosis with advance-stage breast cancer among black women.3. The higher mortality rate among black women who are diagnosed with breast cancer.

1.3. Research Objectives (Whattargets should be achieved)Research objectives consist of general objective and specific objectives. Based on the research problems theresearch tries to solve, the objectives are formulated. For example, in relation to the topic discussed, researchobjectives are as follows.

1.To observe the participation patterns of black women in relation to breast cancer screening. 2.To determine theextent to which black women receive follow-up treatment if breast cancer is detected, and to ascertain the nature ofthe intervention.

1.4. Significance of Study (What benefits will be gained. The novel part ofthe research outcomes.)Example from the related research topic.

The study is significant for three reasons.1. Since black females have a higher rate of death from breast cancer than white women, the issue of screening

and mammography offered at health clinics and hospitals is crucial.2. The study will address the issue of barriers and obstacles to adequate health care delivery with this

population. 3.The study is significant because of its implications for health education, early detection, andscreening for breast cancer.

1.5. Research QuestionsExample from the related research topic.

Question #1: What is the level of knowledge among Black women regarding breast cancer? Question#2: What is the level of knowledge among Black women regarding breast cancer screening?Question #3: What is the frequency of visits that Black women make to physicians for breast cancerscreening or routine physical examinations? Question #4: To what extent do the Black women in thestudy have a history of breast cancer in their families?

1.6. HypothesisExample from the related research topic.

Hypothesis # 1: Subjects with a higher educational level will demonstrate higher rates of breastcancer screening than those with lower levels of education.


Hypothesis #2: Subjects from higher income levels will demonstrate higher rates of breast cancer screening thanthose from lower income level. Hypothesis #3: Subjects with a family history of breast cancer will demonstratehigher rates of breast cancer screening.

2. LITERATURE REVIEWReview of scientific publications describing previous studies related to the research topic, and research objectives.Thus, general theory and knowledge, should be limited to the minimum. Review is expected to be carried out onscientific articles in journals, proceedings, and thesis.

Citation of review is strictly from scientific publication, non scientific or popular publications such as media,newspapers, and popular magazines are strictly to be avoided in a scientific writing. Lecture notes, laboratorymanual, and training manual are neither allowed.

3. RESEARCH METHODS (Howresearch will be carried out)There are various kinds of research. This guideline outlines five of them, i.e., evaluation research, experimentalresearch, hardware and software design, simulation and modelling, and unique research such as in the informationtechnology. Other type of research will be rather inclusive, and should be discussed with the advisors.

The common mistakes that should be strictly avoided are as follows. 1.Using a title of chapter or sub-chapter thathave been used previously such as repetition of introduction, and research objectives. 2.The use of majorresearch as sub-chapter after preliminary research. There is no such major research since all part of the researchis essential. After preliminary research name the following part of your research to reflect the content. 3.Puttingoutline of thesis in sub-chapter of Research Method. Outline of thesis has been stated in the Table of Content.4.Putting question mark in the chapter title. This is scientific publication, all sentences are statement sentencesexcept in Research Question.

3.1. Suggested Outline for Evaluation Research1. Scope of Study

Describe the scope of the research in this sub-chapter.2. Time Frame of Study

Time frame of study indicates the time boundary for taking data which will be used in the analysis.3. Research Process/Research Framework

Research framework or research process illustrates the flow of research step by step within the boundaryof research scope. Flow chart is common to help in explaining the framework or process.

4. Population and Sampling MethodThe target population for the study is identified, and the method of sampling for respondents, and datacollection is outlined.

5. Data Sources and CollectionAll methods to collect both primary and secondary data from various sources are described in detail, suchas survey, in-depth interview, and Focus Group Discussion. The development of questionnaire is alsoexplained.

6. Method of AnalysisAll analytical methods and tests should be described one by one in relation to the research process orresearch framework, such as descriptive, statistical, value chain, cluster approach, gap, SWOT, and I/Ematrix analysis, and validity test.


3.2. Suggested Outline for Experimental Research

1. Venue and Time2. Materials and Equipments

Describe in details the homogeneity and the sources of the main material treated in the study. This isessential since initial diversity of treated material will produce varieties in the results that interfere withthe influences of treatments on any observed variable. Example of the description is as follows :Mangosteen fruits was harvested at the maturity index of 4 meaning around 108 days after anthesisfrom the farmer orchard at Kiarapedes, Purwakarta district, West Java, Indonesia. The size ofmangosteen was 5-6 fruits/kg. The fruits were carried in a plastic crate using land vehicle to thelaboratory, and were exposed to the surrounding air until the treatments were applied on the second dayafter harvest.

Avoid putting small appliances like knife, cutting board, beaker glass, and petri dish. Concentrate on keyequipments stating the name, brand and serial number. The picture of analytical instruments do need tobe posted in the thesis body. On the other hand, specific assembled experimental instrument for theresearch should be included in this sub-chapter.

1. Preliminary Research2. Design of Experiments

Outline the treatment factors and the level of treatment per each factor. Treatments are variables thatpurposively varied in a research to check for their influence to a specific target. Provide description, andfunction of all treatments.

Indicate the statistical analysis that is going to be used to process the data resulted from the experiment.State the number of replications to be carried out during the study.

5. Experimental ProcedureIllustrate the step by step process taken to conduct the experiment including the applied treatments. Flowchart will help to understand the procedure.

6. ObservationsDetermine the physico-chemical parameters that are going to be measured to observe the influence ofthe applied treatments. Observed parameters are different from the measured ones. For example, fruitcolor is a measured parameter, but the changes of fruit color is an observed parameter.

7. Analytical ProcedureDescribed the analytical procedure to measure the observed parameters using international standard.

3.3. Suggested Outline for Hardware and Software Design1. Design Justification

The overview of design to be developed is described along with necessary justification for each of element.

2. Components of DesignComponents of design may consist of functional design and structural design, or mechanical, electrical, andprogram design. Each should be described in details including the drawing.

3. Performance TestIn concise description, write the performance test of the designed prototype or system.

3.4. Suggested Outline for Simulation and Modelling1. Theoretical Approach

Provide basic theory for the simulation model followed up by the formulated model that is going to bedeveloped in the study.

2. Experimental ConsiderationsIn a concise description, outline the time and venue, the materials and equipments, the treatments, and theexperimental procedure to carry out the experiment.

3. Model ValidityDescribe the model validity test against the results of the experimental data.

4. Sensitivity TestTest the sensitivity of the model varying some variables that may have influences on the modelperformances.


3.5. Suggested Outline for Unique Research (such as Information Technology)1. Research Framework

Research framework illustrates the flow of research step by step within the boundary of research scope.Flow chart is common to help in explaining the framework or process.

2. System OverviewSystem overview consists of system definition, planning, and implementation. Each should be describedproportionally to the framework outlined in the previous chapter.

3. Data Collection and AnalysisMethod to collect data should be explained here like data preparation, survey, and measurement. The

analysis of collected data is described such as algorithm or other ways of analysis.4. Application and Performance Test

This sub-chapter covers the application of the defined system, the performance measurement, and othercharacteristics such as the indicated error, and precision.

4. REFERENCESRefer to the guidelines for references.


6. Appendix 2: Outline of Thesis

I. INTRODUCTION Refer to Outline of Research Proposal. All sub-chapters are the same. The only different fromthe content of the research proposal is the part of Introduction of the thesis should be written in past tense, sinceeverything now already in the past.

II. LITERATURE REVIEW Similar guidelines are applied using the same chapter in Research Proposal. However,more in-depth review is expected from additional scientific articles.

III. RESEARCH METHODS This chapter is expected to be the same with the similar chapter in Research Proposal.However, modifications might be accommodated if some of the methods had been changed during the course of theresearch. Research is open possibility, problems are always welcomed because it may produce a novel invention.Thus, research proposal should be referred only as initial guidance that could be changed in due needs of theresearch progress. In writing Research Methods as part of the thesis, past tense should be applied since it wasalready done some times ago.

IV. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION The systematic of this chapter may be developed accordingly to the ResearchMethods. It is worth to note that each result should be discussed thoroughly, and compared to the previous studyalready published and cited in the literature review. Keep in mind the objectives that already stated in the beginningof the research proposal.

The regression of the function between variables is usually calculated when the ANOVA (Analysis of Variance)indicates a significant difference among the treatments and the interaction of treatment. However, the minimumnumber of treatment levels must be four. Less than that, the variable should be illustrated in a histogram.

V. CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS Conclusions should make responses to each of specificobjectives, item per item, stated in the beginning of the thesis.

Recommendations are the specific outcome of the research that could be implemented for the community atlarge, and the possible improvement that could be made on any aspect of the research, or could be followed upin the future.

REFERENCESRefer to the guidelines for references.

APPENDICESAll necessary documents that support the body of thesis such as computer program, raw data, detail of

engineering drawing, and statistical information constitute the appendices. Still justification should be taken carefullyin selecting the material for the appendices so that the volume is not cumbersome. It will be rather awkward if thevolume of appendices is larger than the body of the thesis.


7. Appendix 3: Template of Cover and Title Page for Thesis

[TITLE OF THESIS]

By

[Name of Student][Student ID Number]

BACHELORS DEGREE / MASTERS DEGREE in

[NAME OF STUDY PROGRAM][NAME OF FACULTY]

SWISS GERMAN UNIVERSITYEduTown BSD City Tangerang 15339

Indonesia

[Month and Year of Thesis Submission]


8. Appendix 4: List of Names of Faculties and Study Programs

Bachelors Degree:

FACULTY OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION AND HUMANITIESStudy Program: BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION ACCOUNTING BUSINESSADMINISTRATION (HOTEL AND TOURISM MANAGEMENT) COMMUNICATIONAND PUBLIC RELATIONS

FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGYStudy Program: MECHATRONICS INDUSTRIALENGINEERING INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

FACULTY OF LIFE SCIENCESStudy Program:

FOOD TECHNOLOGY

ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING Specialization inBIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING

CHEMICAL ENGINEERING Specialization inPHARMACEUTICAL ENGINEERING

Masters Degree:

FACULTY OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION AND HUMANITIESStudy Program: MASTER OF BUSINESSADMINISTRATION

FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGYStudy Program: MASTER OF INFORMATIONTECHNOLOGY


9. Appendix 5: ..... Template Statement by the Author Before Thesis Defense

STATEMENT BY THE AUTHOR

I hereby declare that this submission is my own work and to the best of my knowledge, it contains no material previouslypublished or written by another person, nor material which to a substantial extent has been accepted for the award of anyother degree or diploma at any educational institution, except where due acknowledgement is made in the thesis.

Approved by:

[Name and Title of Advisor] Thesis Advisor Date

(OPTIONAL) [Name and Title of Co-Advisor] Thesis Co-Advisor Date

Dean Date





www.sgu.ac.id

[Name of Student]_______________________________________________ _______________

Student DateCURRICULUM VITAEName: (first name, middle name, last name)Place of Birth: (city, Region)Date of Birth: (dd, mm, yyyy)Address: Cikarang Permai Indah Blok B No. 1 Tangerang 15321Education: 1997 - Present, Swiss German University, Information Technology 1994

1997 SMU Pangudi Luhur, Jakarta 1991 1994 SMP 1 Cikini, Jakarta1985 1991 SD Tarakanita, Jakarta

Courses: English Course at International Language Program, Jakarta German Course atGoethe Institute, Jakarta French Course at The Centre Cultural Francaise,Jakarta English Course at the ELS Language Centre, Atlanta, Georgia, USACAL Computer Training CTC Computer Training Centre

Seminars & Workshops: 2002, Go Wireless Seminar, 2002 2002, Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP)Seminar 2001, Successful Presentation and Moderation, by MC3 Consult(Management Communication Creativity Coaching), Tangerang

Work Experience Aug 2001 Nov 2001, Internship Program, Serang Industrial TrainingInstitute, Serang, Banten

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Jasa pembuatan proposal tesis ekonomi manajemen,pembangunan, pendidikan, ilmu sosial, teknologi informasi,bahasa inggris dan lain-lain.Jasa pembuatan proposal disertasi ekonomi manajemen,pembangunan, pendidikan, ilmu sosial, teknologi informasi,bahasa inggris dan lain-lainJasa pembuatan proposal tesis ekonomi manajemen,pembangunan, pendidikan, ilmu sosial, teknologi informasi,bahasa inggris dan lain-lainJasa pembuatan tesis s2 pendidikan, ilmu sosial, teknologiinformasi, bahasa inggris dan lain-lain

10. Appendix 6: ........ Template Statement by the Author After Thesis Defense

STATEMENT BY THE AUTHOR

I hereby declare that this submission is my own work and to the best of my knowledge, it contains no material previouslypublished or written by another person, nor material which to a substantial extent has been accepted for the award of anyother degree or diploma at any educational institution, except where due acknowledgement is made in the thesis.

Student Name Date

Revision after Thesis Defense on [month date, year]

Approved by:

Thesis Advisor Date

Dean Date


11. Appendix 7: ................................................... Sample of Abstract of the Thesis

ABSTRACT

EXAMPLE OF BACHELOR THESIS TITLE WITHLENGTH OF TWO LINES

By

James Students Prof. Thesis Advisorus, AdvisorGeorge Coadvisoris, S.Si, M.Si, Co-Advisor

SWISS GERMAN UNIVERISTY

Begin typing the abstract here, 1.5 spaced. The abstract must include the following components: purpose of the

research, methodology, findings, and conclusion. The body of the abstract is limited to maximum 200 words. The

abstract may consist of one or more pages. The first page is formatted the same as a first chapter page; subsequent

pages are formatted the same as general text pages. Begin typing the abstract here, 1.5 spaced. The abstract must

include the following components: purpose of the research, methodology, findings, and conclusion. The body of the

abstract is limited to maximum 200 words. The abstract may consist of one or more pages. The first page is

formatted the same as a first chapter page; subsequent pages are formatted the same as general text pages. Begin

typing the abstract here, 1.5 spaced. The abstract must include the following components: purpose of the research,

methodology, findings, and conclusion. The body of the abstract is limited to maximum 200 words. The abstract

may consist of one or more pages. The abstract must include the following components: purpose of the research,

methodology, findings, and conclusion. This is to give the example of abstract with the length of exactly 200 words.

Keywords: Keyword1, Keyword2, Keyword3, Keyword4, Keyword5 (use scientific terms).


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12. Appendix 5: .............................................................. Sample of Copyright Page

Copyright 2013 byJames Student Allrights reserved


13. Appendix 6: ............................................................. Sample of Dedication Page

DEDICATION

Dedication is normally short and direct. Example: I dedicate this

works for the future of the country I loved: Indonesia


14. Appendix 7: ............................................... Sample of Acknowledgments Page

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

This is the part where you express your gratitude to all parties involved in the success of your thesis work.

However, keep it simple and short.

Example: I wish to thank the members of my committee for their support, patience and good humor. Their gentle

but firm direction has been most appreciated. Prof. Thesis Advisorus was particularly helpful in guiding me toward

a qualitative methodology. George Coadvisoriss interest in sense of competence was the impetus for my proposal.

Finally, I would like to thank Dr. Stephen Fain. From the beginning, he had confidence in my abilities to not only

complete a degree but to complete it with excellence.

I have found my coursework throughout the Curriculum and Instruction program to be stimulating and thoughtful,

providing me with the tools with which to explore both past and present ideas and issues.


15. Appendix 8: .............................................. Sample Page of a Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page

STATEMENT BY THE AUTHOR...............................................................................................2

ABSTRACT.................................................................................................................... .......22

DEDICATION............................................................................................................. ...............24

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS........................................................................................................ 25

TABLE OF CONTENTS ................................................................................................ .......... 26

LIST OF FIGURES ............................................................................................................. ..... 27

LIST OF TABLES.............................................................................................. ...................... 28

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION.............................................................................................29

1.1 Background............................................................................................... ...........32

1.2 Objectives.............................................................................................................40

1.3 Hypothesis.................................................................................................... ........45

2.1 Theoretical Perspectives......................................................................................50

2.2 Previous Studies..................................................................................................55

CHAPTER 3 RESEARCH METHODS.................................................................................60

3.1 Materials and Equipment ...................................................................................... 65

3.2 Analytical Method ................................................................................................. 68

CHAPTER 4 RESULTS AND DISCUSSIONS ..................................................................... 70

4.1 Initial Evaluation ................................................................................................... 75

4.2 Data Analysis ........................................................................................................ 80

CHAPTER 5 CONCLUSION AND RECCOMENDATIONS................................................. 85

5.1 Conclusion ............................................................................................................ 90

5.2 Recommendations .............................................................................................. 100

GLOSSARY .................................................................................................................... .105

REFERENCES .....................................................................................................................110


16. Appendix 9: ...................................................... Sample Page of List of Figures

LIST OF FIGURES

Figures Page

1. Example of figure placement in your body of thesis and its label ..................... 20

2. Another example of figure placement in your body of thesis and its label ....... 35

3. Another example of figure placement in your body of thesis and its label ....... 40


17. Appendix 10: ...................................................... Sample Page of List of Tables

LIST OF TABLES

Table Page

1. Example of table placement in your body of thesis and its label ........................ 43

2. Another example of table placement in your body of thesis and its label ...........47

3. Another example of table placement in your body of thesis and its label........... 50

4. Another example of table placement in your body of thesis and its label .......... .60


18. Appendix 11: ................................................ Sample Page of Curriculum Vitae





www.sgu.ac.id

[Name of Student]_______________________________________________ _______________

Student DateCURRICULUM VITAEName: (first name, middle name, last name)Place of Birth: (city, Region)Date of Birth: (dd, mm, yyyy)Address: Cikarang Permai Indah Blok B No. 1 Tangerang 15321Education: 1997 - Present, Swiss German University, Information Technology 1994

1997 SMU Pangudi Luhur, Jakarta 1991 1994 SMP 1 Cikini, Jakarta1985 1991 SD Tarakanita, Jakarta

Courses: English Course at International Language Program, Jakarta German Course atGoethe Institute, Jakarta French Course at The Centre Cultural Francaise,Jakarta English Course at the ELS Language Centre, Atlanta, Georgia, USACAL Computer Training CTC Computer Training Centre

Seminars & Workshops: 2002, Go Wireless Seminar, 2002 2002, Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP)Seminar 2001, Successful Presentation and Moderation, by MC3 Consult(Management Communication Creativity Coaching), Tangerang

Work Experience Aug 2001 Nov 2001, Internship Program, Serang Industrial TrainingInstitute, Serang, Banten

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