Thesis Guidance
For Bachelor, Master, and PhD Students
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At HDI CAMPUS, we are committed to fostering a strong research culture across all academic programs. This page provides guidance for students preparing a Research Project (Bachelor), Thesis (Master), or Dissertation (PhD).
Please carefully follow the instructions below to ensure your submission meets the required academic standards.
Bachelor Degrees — Research Project
Objective
To develop students’ ability to conduct independent research and present findings in an academically sound manner.
Word Count
8,000 – 12,000 words
Structure
- Title Page
- Declaration Page
- Abstract (250–300 words)
- Acknowledgments (optional)
- Table of Contents
- List of Figures and Tables (if applicable)
- Chapter 1: Introduction
- Chapter 2: Literature Review
- Chapter 3: Research Methodology
- Chapter 4: Results and Discussion
- Chapter 5: Conclusion and Recommendations
- References (APA style recommended)
- Appendices (if any)
Formatting
- Font: Times New Roman or Arial, 12 pt
- Line spacing: 1.5
- Margin: 1 inch all sides
- Page numbering: Bottom center
Submission
Students must submit one soft copy (PDF format) via LMS and one printed copy to the Academic Office.
Master Degrees — Thesis
Objective
To demonstrate the student’s mastery of research skills and contribute new knowledge or insights in the field of study.
Word Count
15,000 – 25,000 words
Structure
- Title Page
- Declaration Page
- Abstract (300–500 words)
- Acknowledgments
- Table of Contents
- List of Figures and Tables
- Chapter 1: Introduction and Background
- Chapter 2: Literature Review
- Chapter 3: Research Methodology
- Chapter 4: Data Analysis and Results
- Chapter 5: Discussion
- Chapter 6: Conclusions and Recommendations
- References (APA/Harvard style)
- Appendices
Formatting
- Font: Times New Roman or Arial, 12 pt
- Line spacing: Double
- Margin: 1 inch all sides
- Page numbering: Bottom center
Submission
- Submit one soft copy via LMS and one hardbound copy to the Academic Office.
- The thesis will be published on the HDI CAMPUS Publication Portal and/or in Academic Journal (www.acadj.org) if selected.
PhD Degrees — Dissertation
Objective
To produce original and significant scholarly work that contributes to knowledge in the field.
Word Count
40,000 – 60,000 words
(Can vary based on discipline and approved research proposal.)
Structure
- Title Page
- Declaration Page
- Abstract (500–800 words)
- Acknowledgments
- Table of Contents
- List of Figures and Tables
- Chapter 1: Introduction and Research Problem
- Chapter 2: Comprehensive Literature Review
- Chapter 3: Research Design and Methodology
- Chapter 4: Data Presentation and Analysis
- Chapter 5: Discussion and Interpretation
- Chapter 6: Conclusions, Implications, and Recommendations
- References (APA/Harvard/Chicago style, as per discipline)
- Appendices
Additional Requirements
Article Publications: PhD students must publish at least 2 articles in indexed journals. HDI CAMPUS facilitates publication in Academic Journal (www.acadj.org) with minimal cost.
Open Access: Final dissertations will be published on the HDI CAMPUS Publication Portal and/or Academic Journal.
Formatting
- Font: Times New Roman or Arial, 12 pt
- Line spacing: Double
- Margin: 1 inch all sides
- Page numbering: Bottom center
Submission
- Submit one soft copy via LMS and one hardbound copy to the Academic Office.
- The thesis will be published on the HDI CAMPUS Publication Portal and/or in Academic Journal (www.acadj.org) if selected.
General Notes
Plagiarism Check: All submissions will undergo plagiarism detection (similarity index below 20%).
Citation Style: Students must consistently follow an accepted citation style (APA, Harvard, Chicago) depending on the program guidelines.
Supervision: Each student will be assigned a qualified academic supervisor.
Viva Test: Bachelor, Master, and PhD candidates are required to defend their work in a Viva Test.
Support & Resources
HDI CAMPUS provides regular Thesis Guidance Workshops, writing support, and access to research databases to help you succeed.
For further information or assistance, contact:
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