Topic outline

  • How does this course work?

    Note: Even if you do not need the credits from this course, you are welcome to join the course at any time, since the course videos and tasks are designed to help you write a fluent, cohesive thesis that follows the academic conventions of your field.

    • When to attend the Thesis Writing for Engineers course?

      What is the aim and organisation of this course?

      How to enroll into the course?

      How to get started?

    • forum icon
      Questions and Answers (Q&As) Forum
      Not available unless: You are a(n) Student

      Questions about thesis writing? Any tips or resources that you would like to share with others? Post them here to enable other course members to benefit. Your questions will be answered on a weekly basis.

    • forum icon
      Announcements Forum

  • Who are the teachers?

    Not available unless: You are a(n) Student
    Language Consultants

    		Susan Gamache
    		 Laura Mendoza
    		 Matthew Billington

    		Contact teacher
    Susan Gamache
    susan.gamache@aalto.fi
         		English lecturer
    Laura Mendoza
    laura.mendoza@aalto.fi
    		 English University Teacher
    Matthew Billington
    matthew.billington@aalto.fi

  • Resources


  • Course materials

    • Appendix 1: Chapter-Section Overviews and Summaries
    • Appendix 2: What is the aim of your thesis?
    • Appendix 3: Masters Introduction Chapters in Engineering (MICE)
    • Appendix 4: Opening sentences (Move 1-1)
    • Appendix 5: Topic sentences (Move 1-3)
    • Appendix 6: Getting the Tense Right
    • Appendix 7: Reporting Verbs
    • Formal connectors (Signposts)
    • How do you see the world? (article usage)

  • Defining your thesis

    This task must be submitted before you can book a feedback session.

  • Module A (Introduction)

    Not available unless: You are a(n) Student

  • Module B (Literature Review)

    Not available unless: You are a(n) Student

  • Module C (Results)

    Not available unless: You are a(n) Student

  • Module D (Conclusion)

    Not available unless: You are a(n) Student

  • Module E (Thesis Abstract)

    Not available unless: You are a(n) Student

  • Schedule a feedback session


  • Miscellaneous