Checklist
Things to think about when preparing for an external written thesis/degree project.
Checklist for you as a student
The contact person at the company has the responsibility to ensure that you receive access to:
- the materials needed to write the written thesis/perform the degree project.
- possible interview time with employees at the company/organisation (if needed for the project).
- a workspace at the company/organisation (if needed for the project).
Once the academic supervisor has approved the placement, you, together with the company, should clearly define the project to be performed as a part of the placement and answer the following questions in writing:
- What is to be implemented and how?
- What is the schedule for the continued work?
- What do you hope to achieve at the company?
- What are the company’s expectations of you and what do they hope to achieve with your project?
- Who will be the contact person for the company/organisation?
- What are the preconditions for carrying out the placement – how will any costs for materials, travel, printing, mailings, etc., be allocated?
- Who owns the eventual results?
- How is sensitive data to be dealt with?
- How should the final report be presented at the company/organisation?
{Whether or not you are to receive any wages or other financial compensation is a matter between you and the company. This is to be dealt with between the two parties without involvement from the University.