MSc Data Science How to write your thesis Q&A 2020/21

MSc Data Science How to write your thesis Q&A 2020/21 ===  ###### tags: `Thesis` `Meeting` `Project` `CSC8639` :::info - **Location:** Zoom - **Date:** June 30, 2021 09:30 AM - **Agenda** 1. Welcome `5min` > [name=Matt, Steve, Amir] 2. Breakout Groups `15min` > [name=Everyone] 3. Feeding Back and Q&A `40min` > [name=Everyone] ::: :::warning **Please note:** the Zoom session will be recorded and made available on Canvas following the session. ::: :::danger **Please note:** this notebook is now locked now the sesion has concluded. ::: --- # Session Aims The aim of this session is to discuss the thesis deliverable for CSC8639, and answer any questions you have about the process. You may find the following links useful: - [Project Handbook](https://ncl.instructure.com/courses/24790/files/3916653?module_item_id=1579040) - [Interim Report Guidance](https://ncl.instructure.com/courses/24790/pages/interim-report-guidance?module_item_id=1628042) - [Typesetting your Thesis](https://ncl.instructure.com/courses/24790/pages/typesetting-your-thesis?module_item_id=1579015) - [(Frequently) Asked Questions](https://ncl.instructure.com/courses/24790/pages/frequently-asked-questions?module_item_id=1578430) # Breakout Discussion In your groups, please spend 10 minutes discussing questions you have about the Thesis deliverable. ## Group 1 *Use this space to capture notes from your discussion* * :+1: Do we need a cover page ? * * :+1: Is the standard numbered referencing that comes with Arxiv sufficient ? * * What does the presentation consist of ? * ## Group 2 *Use this space to capture notes from your discussion* * :+1: Is there any examples of previous thesis reports we can look at? * :+1: How do we submit code and how much do we need to show? * :+1: Appendix: is there a minimum,max limit and how will it impact the marking. Can we lose marks if something should have been added there but was not. * :+1: Do we need cover page? Is there specific a format? * * ## Group 3 *Use this space to capture notes from your discussion* * * * * * * ## Group 4 *Use this space to capture notes from your discussion* * :+1: What flavour do you want this presentation to have? I can give some examples if you want me to clarify. * Please do :) * :+1: Model dissertations for us to look at? * :+1: Will the marks be primarily given for the 12 page academic paper-style portion of the dissertation, or will they be for the whole 40 page document including the appendices? * :+1: Will there be any example of poster? * :+1: Any good software recommendations for the poster and presentation? * :+1: Do we need to achieve a distinction in the thesis to achieve a distinction on the course overall? * "A student will be recommended for the award of MSc with Distinction if they have achieved a pass mark in 180 credits with a weighted average mark across all 180 credits of at least 70 and have a Component 2 mark of at least 70." --- ## General Q&A Please feel very welcome to enter any questions here. Add a :+1: if you would also be interested in this question. * When should we be expecting Interim Report grades and feedback? :+1: * Shall we submit a git log file ? * How much importance is given to the complexity of code? As long as the work brings valuable analysis to the field ? * * * * * *