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C/10.1 Standard terminology for research papers

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Contact Officer

Dean of Research and Research Training

Approval Date

Approval Authority

University Academic Board

Date of Next Review

01/07/2005


THIS POLICY IS CURRENTLY UNDER REVIEW -
CONTACT Dean of Research and Research Training FOR FURTHER DETAILS.

QUT has adopted standard terminology for student research papers.

  • Thesis : used in all cases at QUT where a major requirement for the award of a higher degree is the submission of a substantive piece of written work.
  • Dissertation : used in all other cases where the submission of a piece of written work is a requirement, with the exception of reports of projects.
  • Project report : used to describe reports of projects conducted by students at bachelor degree and graduate diploma levels.