Thesis Guidelines: From start to defense
These are general guildelines I have put together to help you through the process. Please let me know if you have any suggestions on improving this or any missing information.
You need to get this done by the last day of semester before the semester you intend to defend. I suggest taking care of this ASAP.
You need to file for graduation by the university posted deadline during the semester of your defense. This date usually is towards the beginning of the semester.
You need to consult with the committee members to find a suitable time. Allow at least two weeks to make announcements.
Check with the committee members for deadlines. Generally two weeks before defense is advised. Some members may need more, some less.
Send out a short reminder to the committee about the defense date and time.
Bring along signature sheets in cotton paper for committee to sign.
Thesis writing guidelines: http://www.nsm.uh.edu/docs/thesis_inst_pdf.pdf
Also visit the CS dept
page for any forms you need to fill. Click on the Student Defense
and navigate to forms and any additional information posted.
You may also
checkout a previous student’s thesis from the library for reference. For downloading a Thesis Template in
Microsoft Word 2000 format click here Thesis
presentation guidelines: Keep your presentation to the suggested
duration. Focus on motivation, significance of
your thesis, your contribution, what’s exciting,
issues, conclusion and future work. Keep the size of the fonts fairly large
(minimum of 28 points). Focus on presenting information in a
consistent, cohesive form to keep the attention and interest of audience. Ask
Venkat for a thesis presentation sample.
While presenting: Look at people while talking (and not the computer, slides, wall or ceiling). Don't read from the slides.