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How to Write a Successful Interim Report

In many Bachelor and Masters subjects, students will commonly be required to complete an Interim Report . The University will review the Interim Report to gauge the student’s achievements to date and ensure that they are making adequate progress toward the final dissertation .

What is the Interim Report

This assignment is comprised of a written report that summarises the student’s progress on their chosen project. Students will have already completed a Project Proposal and a Project Specification, which outline the intended research, practical procedures and outcomes. The dissertation Interim Report is essentially a process of reviewing and updating these documents and noting any significant changes to your project. The Interim Report is very similar to the presentations required in ‘upgrade panels’ for PhD students, except that at the Masters level students are not expected to show progress toward a full doctoral thesis.

How do I Create a Dissertation Interim Report?

The Interim Report is usually about 20 pages in length, and it is usually submitted in the Spring of your first year of study. The typical Interim Report structure includes the following items:

Project Summary and Project Specifications

These may be the same as the documents that were submitted at the start of your degree programme. The Project Summary is a brief description of your proposed project, while the Project Specification provides a more detailed account of your intended methods and likely results. If any significant changes have been made to your project, these should be reflected in an updated Summary and Specification.

Updated Table of Contents

This may already be contained in the Project Specification Report, but if not then the Interim Report should include an up to date Table of Contents. In addition, it is helpful to include 1-2 sentences that describe the content of each chapter.

Literature Review

The Interim Report is usually accompanied by a full literature review , which will form the basis of a dissertation chapter . Like all literature reviews, it should provide an overview of the theories and practices that are most relevant to your own work. It is often organised thematically and will demonstrate the student’s ability to contextualise their project within the recent advances in their field. This will probably be the longest section of the Interim Report.

Current Progress

This section of the Dissertation Interim Report will outline what you have achieved so far. It may include mentions of the background research you’ve undertaken, skills training you’ve received, and any practical work you’ve done toward completing your project.

Obstacles to Progress

In this part of the Interim Report, students should note down any difficulties they’ve encountered so far. It should also contain some details of how the student plans to confront these challenges, whether through changes to the research plan or minor adjustments to the overall project. The University is particularly interested in this section of the Interim Report, as they want to ensure the student’s successful completion of the degree.

Planned Methodology

For most degree programmes students will also need to outline their research strategy for the remainder of the dissertation work. This may focus primarily on text-based research or it may require practical lab work. Regardless, the student should justify their chosen methodology and explain how it will adequately address the research question.

Future Project Timeline

This section details the student’s plan of action for the remainder of the degree, and is usually broken down into a month-by-month timeline. You should include all the work that is relevant to completing the dissertation, including research, project development, chapter writing and lab activities. You might also include plans for additional skill training, funding bids, and conference presentations.

Help with Writing the Dissertation Interim Report: Tips for Success

• Be Specific : Be very detailed in the information that you present. Avoid generalisations and vague statements of progress. Use examples to demonstrate your progress.
• Be Thorough : Be sure to mention all the work that you’ve done, even if some of it won’t be used in your final dissertation. This foundational research demonstrates your scholarly activity in the months before the Interim Report, and it also shows your ability to make discerning choices about your research project.
• Be Confident : The Interim Report provides you with a useful opportunity to present your progress and refine your future actions with advice from supervisors and other faculty. However, try to avoid using a tone that makes you seem unsure of yourself or lacking confidence in your own progress. An assured and confident tone will help to convince examiners of your overall level of ability and accomplishments.
• Be Criticial : Your Interim Report should demonstrate your growth as a critical, engaged scholar. This requires you to show your ability to speak about your field in a highly knowledgeable way. Furthermore, you should be able to reflect critically on your own proposed project and how it can contribute to your field. This often includes acknowledging its weaknesses or shortcomings and justifying why your approach is still a good one.

How is it Marked?

In many subject areas, Interim Reports are conducted through an oral presentation by the student. The Interim Report presentation is not marked separately, but it is taken into consideration when assessors review the written submission. In general, the marking criteria for the interim report are similar to those for the dissertation: assessors want to see error-free writing and grammar, clear structure, originality and critical thinking. Some of the marks will also be based on the quality of your progress to date – in other words, how good is the research that is described in the report?

The mark awarded for the Interim Report usually comprises a small percentage of the final dissertation module mark, typically 5% (with 90% of the mark coming from the dissertation itself and another 5% from the oral presentation of the dissertation). Marks will be awarded on the standard UK marking scale, as follows:

70 and above = First class (A) 60-69 = Second class, first division (B) 49-59 = Second class, second division (C) 40-48 = Third class (D)

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Interim Reports

You may be required to produce an interim report as part of a larger project, such as your final Individual Project. This report serves an important purpose in setting out what you are hoping to achieve and how far you have got in achieving this.

The reader is looking to answer questions, such as:

• What is the student trying to achieve? Is this reasonable with the time and resources available?
• What is the context of this project? Why is the research needed? What other research is it building on?
• Is the student's work convincing? Have claims been supported by evidence from literature? Does the student demonstrate good knowledge of the field by having broad, relevant and up-to-date sources?
• Does the student show attention to detail in the accuracy of calculations and writing?
• Is it clear what the student has done, needs to do, and what the steps to complete the project are?

Interim report requirements

Although the interim report is significantly shorter than the final report, it should not be vague. It should provide detailed information that is relevant to the purpose of an interim report.

Broad and up-to-date understanding of the literature

“Your literature review is too brief. You need to demonstrate evidence of further reading and greater technical understanding of the field”. (Tutor feedback)

Although your interim report won’t contain your full literature review, it should show depth and breadth. The reader will want to be able to see you understand the field. 

Progress to date and next steps

“Lacks detail of progress to date.” (Tutor feedback)

You need to show the reader what you have achieved and how you plan to complete the project. Be specific so that the reader can assess whether your progress and plan are reasonable. 

Attention to detail

“Referencing was variable throughout the report. This reduces the professionalism of the report and makes it look as though it hasn’t been written with care and attention, contradicting the general standard of the report.” (Tutor feedback)

Although the interim report is not the final report, it is not a draft. It may be assessed in its own right. This means that you need to pay attention to detail and dedicate time to producing it.

Relevance of literature to your project

“The literature review could have been improved by explicitly pointing to how this information is used in the project. It was often difficult to understand how the information in the report related to your work.” (Tutor feedback)

Your interim report, like other reports and essays, needs to connect the literature clearly to your project. The danger when writing a literature review is that it contains a series of paraphrases or summaries, but lacks the analysis that develops the argument to show why this is relevant to your project.

Your interim report should:

• State your aims and objectives.
• Explain your research.
• Show what you have achieved.
• Demonstrate the steps to complete the project on time.

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Progress / Interim Reports

Progress reports are common in engineering. As the name suggests, they document ongoing projects. They might be one-page memos or long, formal documents. Such a report is aimed at whoever assigned the project. Its goal is to enable the manager or sponsor of a project to make informed decisions about the future of the project. Usually, progress reports are stressful. The sponsor wants a job done quickly and cheaply; the engineer needs to ensure accuracy and quality. A sponsor might cancel even a quality job if it is behind or over budget. As the engineer, you need to please the sponsor and do the job well. Yet, any project of size or significance is bound to encounter snags: additional requirements, miscommunications, problems, delays, or unexpected expenses. A progress report must account for those snags.

The original proposal for the project determines the structure: make use of original milestones or the timeline. With this in mind, the simplest structure is as follows:

• Introduction
• Work Completed
• Work Scheduled

But a more comprehensive list of components will give you a clearer structure, even if you return to the simpler structure for the report itself. Beer and McMurrey’s [1] Detailed Structure:

• Project Description
• Progress Summary
• Problems Encountered
• Changes in Requirements
• Overall Assessment of the Project
• (This document adds:) Report Apparatus (titles, references, etc.)

1. Introduction: As always, first indicate the purpose of the report and its intended audience. Clearly define the time period covered in the report (see also titles). Then, explain the project’s objectives and summarize the major issues. Sometimes the summary can be a separate section from the introduction [2].

2. Project Description: In very short reports, the introduction might contain this section, but if it is under its own heading, readers who are familiar with the project can skip it. Someone unfamiliar with the project, however, needs summarized details such as purpose and scope of the project, start and completion dates, and names of parties involved [1]. Often this section can be adapted from a proposal or borrowed from a previous progress report.

3. Progress Summary: This is the substance of the report (so “summary” may be a misnomer). You want to discuss work done, work in progress, and work to be done. You might just use these as subheadings to structure the section. This would be a project-tasks approach. Other approaches are time-periods or a combined approach.

• Project-tasks approach: Focus on the tasks. Defined milestones can logically organize your discussion into this kind of structure. Also if you are working on a number of semi-independent tasks at the same time, this approach will work well [1].
• Time-periods approach: Focus on time: the previous period, the current period, the future. If a timeline (or deadline) is more important than milestones, then use this approach. Also, use it for projects with a simple linear structure.
• Combined approach: The two above approaches could be combined if, for example, under previous work, you break down what you have done by individual tasks. Or, under the tasks, you focus on what part is complete, what part is in progress, and what part is yet to come.

Your project (and sometimes your sponsor) will determine which of these three you use. If the problems encountered or changes required are time-related, then use the time-periods approach to your advantage; likewise, if the problems or changes relate to specific tasks then use the project-tasks approach. Another item that may be included here is a summary of financial data. This last item could be contained in a table or appendix, or an independent section.

4. Problems Encountered: As noted in the opening, snags are expected. Don’t hide from them; explain what they are and how they might affect key areas of the job (such as timing, price or quality). If the problem occurred in the past, you can explain how you overcame it. This is least serious; in fact, you look good. If the problem is in front of you (now or in the future), explain how you hope to overcome it, if you can.

5. Changes in Requirements: Here, you record the changes to the project: milestones added, new requirements, or schedule changes (good or bad). Even if these changes have not affected the ultimate goal of the project, you need to tell the sponsor how problems have been accommodated. Note: If changes are a direct result of problems encountered, sections 4 and 5 may be combined. This would lead to a modified organization: first problem and the change it required, then the next problem and change, and so on.

6. Overall Assessment of the Project: Since a progress report is not about a finished work, the conclusion needs only to give your professional opinion of how the project is going. Being unrealistically optimistic is as inappropriate as being unduly negative. Beware of promising early completion: a single setback can gobble up much time. Likewise, don’t overreact if you are behind schedule. You may also gain time along the way. Far more significant for the engineer is to explain anything that may change the expected quality of the final product. Keeping in mind your purpose can help you focus here: your goal is to enable the manager or sponsor to make informed decisions.

7. Report Apparatus: A long progress report will include all the apparatus of formal reports: letter of transmittal, title page, table of contents, abstract, appendices, references. Only the most common will be addressed here.

Title: whether on a separate page or merely as a header, the title sends an important message to the reader. It needs to be clear and concise. Sample good title:

PROGRESS REPORT: Manufacturing Custom Relief Valve Assemblies XYZ Company

Reporting Period: April – July 1997

Subtitle: Note that the subtitle in the above example incorporates the dates covered by the report. This makes handy reference for a reader, particularly on a large project where more than one progress report may be necessary.

Appendices: In a short report (less than 10 pages) keep appendices to a minimum. It is always appropriate, however, to lodge financial data in an appendix if it does not fit elsewhere in the report. An important guideline is that it is only worth including an appendix if you mention it in the guts of the report. Otherwise, leave it out altogether.

References: Systems of referencing vary widely within engineering disciplines. (See Online Handbook / Accurate Documentation for information about two of these systems (IEEE and Author-Date) and a Bibliography Builder, which formats bibliography entries automatically for you)

[1] Beer, D. and McMurrey, D. A Guide to Writing as an Engineer. Toronto: Wiley, 1997. [2] Markel, M. and Holmes, H. Technical Writing: Situations and Strategies. Scarborough: Nelson Canada, 1994.

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What’s Included: The Dissertation Template

If you’re preparing to write your dissertation, thesis or research project, our free dissertation template is the perfect starting point. In the template, we cover every section step by step, with clear, straightforward explanations and examples .

The template’s structure is based on the tried and trusted best-practice format for formal academic research projects such as dissertations and theses. The template structure reflects the overall research process, ensuring your dissertation or thesis will have a smooth, logical flow from chapter to chapter.

The dissertation template covers the following core sections:

• The title page/cover page
• Abstract (sometimes also called the executive summary)
• Table of contents
• List of figures /list of tables
• Chapter 1: Introduction  (also available: in-depth introduction template )
• Chapter 2: Literature review  (also available: in-depth LR template )
• Chapter 3: Methodology (also available: in-depth methodology template )
• Chapter 4: Research findings /results (also available: results template )
• Chapter 5: Discussion /analysis of findings (also available: discussion template )
• Chapter 6: Conclusion (also available: in-depth conclusion template )
• Reference list

Each section is explained in plain, straightforward language , followed by an overview of the key elements that you need to cover within each section. We’ve also included practical examples to help you understand exactly what’s required in each section.

The cleanly-formatted Google Doc can be downloaded as a fully editable MS Word Document (DOCX format), so you can use it as-is or convert it to LaTeX.

FAQs: Dissertation Template

What format is the template (doc, pdf, ppt, etc.).

The dissertation template is provided as a Google Doc. You can download it in MS Word format or make a copy to your Google Drive. You’re also welcome to convert it to whatever format works best for you, such as LaTeX or PDF.

What types of dissertations/theses can this template be used for?

The template follows the standard best-practice structure for formal academic research projects such as dissertations or theses, so it is suitable for the vast majority of degrees, particularly those within the sciences.

Some universities may have some additional requirements, but these are typically minor, with the core structure remaining the same. Therefore, it’s always a good idea to double-check your university’s requirements before you finalise your structure.

Will this work for a research paper?

A research paper follows a similar format, but there are a few differences. You can find our research paper template here .

Is this template for an undergrad, Masters or PhD-level thesis?

This template can be used for a dissertation, thesis or research project at any level of study. It may be slight overkill for an undergraduate-level study, but it certainly won’t be missing anything.

How long should my dissertation/thesis be?

This depends entirely on your university’s specific requirements, so it’s best to check with them. As a general ballpark, Masters-level projects are usually 15,000 – 20,000 words in length, while Doctoral-level projects are often in excess of 60,000 words.

What about the research proposal?

If you’re still working on your research proposal, we’ve got a template for that here .

We’ve also got loads of proposal-related guides and videos over on the Grad Coach blog .

How do I write a literature review?

We have a wealth of free resources on the Grad Coach Blog that unpack how to write a literature review from scratch. You can check out the literature review section of the blog here.

How do I create a research methodology?

We have a wealth of free resources on the Grad Coach Blog that unpack research methodology, both qualitative and quantitative. You can check out the methodology section of the blog here.

Can I share this dissertation template with my friends/colleagues?

Yes, you’re welcome to share this template. If you want to post about it on your blog or social media, all we ask is that you reference this page as your source.

Can Grad Coach help me with my dissertation/thesis?

Within the template, you’ll find plain-language explanations of each section, which should give you a fair amount of guidance. However, you’re also welcome to consider our dissertation and thesis coaching services .

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Interim reports

Interim (or progress) reports present the interim, preliminary, or initial evaluation findings.

Interim reports are scheduled according to the specific needs of your evaluation users, often halfway through the execution of a project. The interim report is necessary to let a project’s stakeholders know how an intervention is going. It provides information that will help the funders and other decision-makers determine whether to continue with the current direction, where to make adjustments if necessary, revise goals, add more resources or in the worst-case scenario, to shut it down.

An interim report is similar to a final report, in that it includes a summary, a brief description of the progress, the evaluation thus far, and an overview of the financial situation. Any delays or deviations to the plan are included and explained, as well as any comparison between actual compared to expected results.

Advice for using this method

To avoid critical issues being interpreted incorrectly, begin interim reports by stating the following:

• Which data collection activities are being reported on and which are not;
• When the final evaluation results will be available;
• Any cautions for readers in interpreting the findings.

Advice taken from Torres et al., 2005

This detailed example of a progress report describes Oxfam's work in Haiti following a large earthquake. It is intended to account to donors, partner organizations, allies, staff, and volunteers.

"Within every picture is a hidden language that conveys a message, whether it is intended or not. This language is based on the ways people perceive and process visual information.

This book from Torres, Preskill and Piontek has been designed to support evaluators to incorporate creative techniques in the design, conduct, communication and reporting of evaluation findings.

This guide is an IDRC publication with a module dedicated to writing a research report including information on layout and design.

This guide from the University of Wisconsin Cooperative Extension, provides a range of tips and advice for planning and writing evaluation reports that are concise and free of jargon. 

Davies, L. (2012). Haiti Progress Report January-December 2011 . Oxford, UK: Oxfam GB. Retrieved from https://policy-practice.oxfam.org/resources/haiti-progress-report-january-december-2011-200732/

Oxfam GB Evaluation Guidelines (accessed 2012-05-08): https://www.alnap.org/help-library/oxfam-gb-evaluation-guidelines

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Torres, Rosalie T., Hallie Preskill and Mary E. Piontek. (2005). Evaluation Strategies for Communicating and Reporting: Enhancing Learning in Organizations (Second Edition). University of Mexico.

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Master Thesis/Project Report Format

Guidelines for preparation of master thesis/project report, overview of the steps.

• Select master project/thesis advisor.
• Select a project topic.
• Select a committee.
• Obtain approvals for committee, advisor.
• Register for the master project/thesis course with thesis advisor. (A section number will be provided to you by your project/thesis advisor.)
• Start Research on your master project.
• (Optional)  Present a thesis proposal to the committee during mid-way of the thesis.
• Write project report/thesis.
• Present your master project and/or defend thesis.
• Submit your master project report, or publish thesis.

Project/Thesis Option

Discuss with your master project advisor at the beginning to decide whether your master project will be more suited for the project or thesis option.

Questions to ask when evaluating your master project topic:

• Is there current interest in this topic in the field?
• Is there is a gap in knowledge that work on this topic could help to fill?
• Is it possible to focus on a manageable segment of this topic?
• Identify a preliminary method of data collection that is acceptable to your advisor.
• Is there a body of literature is available that is relevant to your topic?
• Do you need financial assistance to carry out your research?
• Is the data necessary to complete your work is easily accessible?
• Define the project purpose, scope, objectives, and procedures.
• What are the potential limitations of the study?
• Are there any skills called on by the study that you have yet to acquire?

Master level project involves:

• Analyzing the problem or topic.
• Conducting extensive research.
• Summarizing findings from the research investigation.
• Recommending additional research on the topic.
• Drawing conclusions and making recommendations.
• Documenting the results of the research.
• Defending conclusions and recommendations.

Pre-Thesis Planning

When you’re contemplating a thesis topic, you should discuss your interests with as many people as possible to gain a broad perspective. You will find your faculty advisor knowledgeable and willing to offer excellent suggestions and advice regarding an appropriate thesis topic.

Give considerable thought to the identification and planning of a thesis topic. Review literature related to your interests; read a variety of research papers, abstracts, and proposals for content, methods and structure. Looking at completed master’s theses will be a useful activity toward expanding inquiry skills and thought processes.

After the thesis advisor is selected, you may register on-line for a thesis section. You will need to see your thesis instructor to obtain the thesis section number.

Suggested Master Project/Thesis Completion Timeline

Below please find a suggested timeline. Individual timelines may vary from one student to another.

Required Deadlines

• The approval page with all signatures must be submitted to the graduate advisor prior to the last day of the semester.
• The thesis must be submitted electronically prior to the last day of classes. The last day of class can be identified in the on-line Academic calendar.

Scholarship Possibilities

Funding is usually available to students with expertise to the specific area. You will want to research scholarship options during the pre-project planning as many scholarship applications are due months before the award is granted.

• Research assistantship with a faculty advisor related to the topic of research
• Teaching assistantship to teach an undergraduate laboratory
• Check with  Career Center  for on-campus positions
• Attend all career fairs that would be of interest to consider summer internships
• SPIE (The International Society for Optics and Photonics)
• ISA (International Society of Automation)

More opportunities exist; you will need to search for scholarships based on your topic of research.

Citing Sources

The Technology Division at the Cullen College of Engineering* does not mandate citation styles, but you must cite your sources and cite them consistently. Here are some helpful links to assist you with citation:

• Landmark's Son of a Citation Machine
• Wikipedia Citation Templates

*The   Human Development Consumer Science department   prefers you to use the APA style. Please consult with your thesis advisor when choosing a citation style .

Thesis Quality

The Technology Division at the Cullen College of Engineering has significant expectations with regard to thesis quality. Poor or average level theses will not receive college approvals. It is the joint responsibility of the student and the committee to ensure that the thesis is of acceptable quality. Ultimately, the task is one borne by the student as the thesis is a reflection of the quality of their work. The thesis committee can direct the student to seek assistance if quality issues are noticed as the chapters are developed. The student should take quality feedback seriously and not wait until the end to attempt to fix this type of problem as it can result in significant delays and postponement of graduation. When you write and defend your thesis, keep the following guidelines in mind:

• Shows a cursory examination of the topic.
• Makes little use of existing data sources.
• Fails to examine primary sources.
• Shows little comprehension of crucial texts or research in the subject matter.
• Lacks adequate organization.
• Treats the topic in a competent, straightforward way.
• Shows a good grasp of the material.
• Makes use of existing data sources in a competent fashion or shows a good acquaintance with primary sources and current research.
• Shows a solid comprehension of research in the subject matter
• Sustains a line of argumentation throughout the thesis
• Shows all of the above qualities of a quality thesis as well as some measure of originality in research. Originality is defined as developing new data; treating existing data in an original or particularly compelling way; developing new or particularly compelling theoretical arguments; interpreting existing research in an original or particularly compelling way; or bringing primary or secondary materials and research together to sustain a new, comprehensive or compelling interpretation. In general, a thigh quality thesis either shows some measure of originality in its argument or empirical base; or is in some other way striking or new.

Organization of Thesis

The original and copies of the thesis MUST include the following items  IN THE ORDER LISTED :

• Blank sheet of bond paper at the beginning of each copy submitted.
• Copyright page (optional).
• Title Page (must show month and year of graduation - see example).
• Signature page (see example). All three required copies must have ORIGINAL SIGNATURES of the committee and the student. Signatures must be in black ink. This page should be omitted from the electronic thesis.
• Acknowledgment (optional).
• Abstract Title Page (optional - must show month and year of graduation - see example).
• Abstract (optional - University Microfilms, Inc. requires abstracts be no longer than 150 words.).
• Table of Contents.
• References.

Style Requirements

Although there is no prescribed style for the completed thesis, there are several style manuals available which may prove helpful. The student should contact the thesis advisor to discuss the style manual to be used.  Above all, it is important to be consistent throughout the entire thesis.  Decide how you wish to structure your manuscript and be consistent throughout it.

Steps in the Submission of Electronic Dissertation/Thesis

• Write your thesis per Technology Division at the Cullen College of Engineering thesis guidelines.
• Successfully defend your thesis. Make corrections per the thesis committee.
• Committee signs the approval page.
• Submit a copy of the final thesis version to the Associate Dean for Research for Graduate Studies or your graduate advisor for formatting review a minimum of two weeks prior to the end of the semester.
• Wait for formatting approval before beginning electronic submission process.

Electronic Submission

• Create a single pdf file of the thesis. The signature page is NOT included in the online submission.
• Submit the signed approval page to your graduate advisor. Approval page is stored in the student’s file. ET students must also submit rubric sheets, one for each committee member.
• Please note you will be asked if you would like to embargo your work, request a journal hold or a patent hold. Be sure to check with your committee chair about these features and whether your committee chair will approve them.
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Strengthening scientific training in the study of medicine

4th clinical semester "Scientific Thinking and Action" (PROWISS PROjekt- und WISSenschafts-Semester = Project and Science semester)

PROWISS enables students of medicine to familiarise themselves in depth with their future role as specialist scientists with scientific thinking and acting and in this form follows the recommendations of the German Council of Science and Humanities (Wissenschaftsrat WR) (1)  and also addresses the recommendations for safeguarding good scientific practice of the German Research Foundation (Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft DFG) (2) .

Within this framework, all students write a scientific paper or work on a scientific project, which they can then pursue further.

For the students, this strengthens and intensifies the scientific training during their studies. For the chairs and departments of the faculty it opens up more opportunities to work on projects involving student participation, thus giving students a much greater chance than before to pursue their inclinations for research with sound training at a much earlier stage.

Supplementary information:

(1) WR; Recommendations for the further development of the study of medicine in Germany based on a review of model study programs in human medicine, Drs. 4017-14, Dresden, June 2014

(2) DFG; Safeguarding good scientific practice: Recommendations of the Commission "Self-Regulation in Science", Published Online: 25 OCT 2013, DOI: 10.1002/9783527679188.ch1, Wiley - VCH Verlag

Achievement of competence: "The student knows the fundamentals and methodological basis of scientific thinking, working and acting. This also includes the application of available scientific knowledge to the treatment of individual patients"

• Start of a doctoral thesis or a scientific project
• Compulsory lecture series: "Good Scientific Practice", theory of medicine, image of man, statistics, plagiarism, literature research. No more than 10% or one course day may be missed; there is a written examination at the end.
• In planning: mandatory seminars in the semester ("Critical thinking in medicine", "Methodological basics of scientific work")

It is not possible to attend other mandatory courses in the curriculum during the PROWISS semester.

The courses described above should be completed in compact form in the 4th clinical (PROWISS) semester. Attendance of the compulsory lecture series and the designed seminars before the 4th clinical semester with proof of performance is possible in justified cases (justifiable early start of a doctoral thesis, serious scheduling conflicts, PROWISS abroad). This will be reviewed by the head of the "Quality and Development of Teaching" department.

Proof of performance/"Scheinvergabe"

• Proof of regular participation in the compulsory lecture series "Good Scientific Practice"
• Passing the written exam on the topics of the compulsory lecture series (no grades awarded, only passing grade)
• Submission of an activity report in German or English on the scientific project/status of the doctoral thesis at the end of the semester. This must be submitted by the student to the Office of the Dean of Studies by March 31 in the winter semester and by September 30 in the summer semester as a PDF by e-mail. The corresponding evaluation forms for the work must be signed by the supervisors and sent to the Office of the Dean of Studies.

The proof of achievement is linked to the achievements already made for the cross-sectional subject "History, theory and ethics".

PROWISS at another national or international institution

Completing the PROWISS semester at another national or international university is possible and subject to the following conditions:

Supervision: The cooperation with another institution must be carried out and secured through a supervisor from the University of Regensburg. Through the scientific collaboration between a "site supervisor" and a supervisor at another university, a specific activity (project, doctorate) can be carried out/initiated in terms of time and content. The application for this project must be approved by the "site supervisor" and the activity report must be evaluated and signed by him/her. The application must be reviewed and approved by the head of the "Quality and Development of Teaching" department. Regarding the recognition of a publication as a doctoral thesis, which was created at other national or international universities, the conditions laid down in the doctoral regulations apply. If the project is a doctorate, the "site supervisor" at the University of Regensburg must be a full-time university lecturer in the service of the Free State of Bavaria AND the external supervisor must also be a university lecturer.

Accompanying PROWISS courses: If PROWISS is completed at another institution, it is possible to attend the accompanying courses beforehand and provide proof of performance for them, subject to the corresponding application obligation. Splitting the attendance of the accompanying PROWISS courses over several semesters is not advisable for organizational and content-related reasons.

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Application for recognition of prior learning ( docx / pdf - in German)

As the PROWISS semester is not offered in this form by other medical faculties, the recognition of equivalence certificates is linked to a special examination: Previously acquired Master's degrees can be recognized after verification by the Office of the Dean of Studies. In individual cases, a review is carried out by the Dean of Studies or by persons appointed by him. The application for recognition must be submitted in writing to the Office of the Dean of Studies, together with all documents supporting the application.

PROWISS and doctorate

If the PROWISS semester is used to work on a doctoral thesis, in addition to registering for the PROWISS semester, the doctoral thesis must be registered at the Doctoral Office of the Faculty of Medicine within three months of starting work on the thesis. Forms for the registration of a scientific thesis, including a list of the documents to be submitted, are available on the Faculty of Medicine's website under Doctoral Degree in Medicine (Dr. med.) or Dentistry (Dr. med. dent.)  as well as the obligatory doctoral supervision agreement and a template exposé.

Furthermore, doctoral projects started after 01.01.2017 must also be registered in accordance with the Higher Education Statistics Act (Hochschulstatistikgesetz). The Doctoral Office will be happy to provide you with further information.

Submission and defense of the thesis are only possible after graduation in medicine/dentistry.

Registration

Registration for PROWISS must be made in writing to the Office of the Dean of Studies. Please use the form under downloads.

Project report / Interim report

The deadline for the notification of grades by the supervisor to the Office of the Dean of Studies is March 31 in the winter semester and September 30 in the summer semester.

The project report/interim report is submitted by the student to the Office of the Dean of Studies as a PDF by 31.03. in the winter semester and by 30.09. in the summer semester .

The grades are reported to the Office of the Dean of Studies by the supervisor on the dates specified and can also be submitted by the students themselves.

Each report must be provided with a cover sheet. Please only use the template available under downloads.

The external form of the project report should be based on the guidelines for writing doctoral theses (see downloads). The report should be written in a scientific style.

Process flow PROWISS DE (pdf)

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Evaluation form PROWISS DE (docx / (pdf)

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Design guidelines DE (pdf)

Guidelines for writing doctoral theses DE (pdf)

Information sheet for supervisors DE (pdf)

If you have any questions about the course of the PROWISS semester, please contact the

Dean of Studies for content-related questions ,

and the Office of the Dean of Studies for organizational questions .

Answers to frequently asked questions

How many pages should the report contain?

The report must be at least 10-15 pages long.

The cover sheet has 4 pages - do these also count towards the length?

No. The 4-page cover sheet should not be numbered and is not included in the page count of 10-15 pages.

How should I deal with citations?

Please cite all references in accordance with the guidelines for writing doctoral theses.

Can I include parts of my doctoral thesis in the interim report?

The interim report may contain content from the doctoral thesis, but should be structured accordingly so that the topic is contextualized and previous and further research work is clearly presented. In this case, it makes sense to include a note.

I have published a scientific article. Is this sufficient as an interim report?

The interim report for a doctorate as well as the report on a research project may also contain the text of a publication or the manuscript of a planned publication (possibly also as an appendix), provided that the student is the first author of the publication.

However, the report should have an appropriate structure so that the topic is contextualized and previous and further research work is clearly presented. If the article has not yet been accepted, it is useful to include a note and the citation of your publication or details of the review process.

I have completed my doctoral thesis. Can I submit the current status instead of an interim report?

Yes and no. However, please also write a summary of the interim report with a cover sheet and a brief outline of the finalization of your doctoral project as well as a note on the completion of your written thesis. Whether this must be enclosed with the report should be clarified individually.

Can there be accusations of plagiarism if parts of the later doctoral thesis appear in the interim report?

No, because the report is purely internal and therefore cannot be equated with a scientific publication. A note is recommended.

Are the project reports or interim reports published?

No. The project report is first submitted to the supervisor for evaluation and then only sent to the Office of the Dean of Studies for archiving.

I am working on a completely new topic and therefore have reservations about reporting my results.

As the interim reports must be kept for documentation purposes only and no results are published, you do not need to have any concerns.

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