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STRUCTURE AND ASSESSMENT OF THE MASTER’S THESIS (TFM)

To assign the weights for the various aspects to be assessed, a distinction is made between research-oriented TFM and professional-oriented TFM. Below are indicative tables with the proposed distribution of weights, to be used as a reference by the assessment committee.

Table 1. Indicative weight of aspects to be assessed in a research-profile TFM

Block Assessment items
Block 1: Structure and format of the thesis (10%)
  1. Formal presentation
  2. Table of contents, tables, figures, etc.
  3. Tables, figures, etc. referenced in the text
  4. Coherent structure
  5. Development of sections
  6. Logical sequencing
  7. Clear and academic discourse
  8. APA standards applied to citations and references
Block 2: Introduction and objectives (10%)
  1. Sound justification for the topic choice: research gap
  2. The general objective is clear, realistic, and appropriate
  3. The secondary objectives are clear, realistic, and appropriate
  4. The research hypotheses/questions are supported by the literature
Block 3: Conceptual framework (20%)
  1. Appropriate theoretical framework(s) selected
  2. Depth of the literature review in relation to the hypotheses/research questions
  3. Updated bibliography (novelty)
Block 4: Methodology (15%)
  1. Methodological suitability for the hypotheses/research questions
  2. Rigorous development of the selected methodology
Block 5: Analysis and discussion of results (10%)
  1. Proper use of analysis tools and data visualisation (tables, figures, etc.)
  2. Connection between results and the stated hypotheses/research questions
Block 6: Conclusions (15%)
  1. Reflections related to the theoretical framework and results: academic contributions
  2. Implications for management derived from the study
  3. Explicit identification of research limitations
  4. Presentation of future research lines
Block 7: Presentation and defence (60%)
  1. Quality of visual materials
  2. Oral and non-verbal communication
  3. Skills and accuracy when answering the committee
  4. Time management during the presentation
Block 8: Supervisor’s assessment (5%)

Table 2. Indicative weight of aspects to be assessed in a professional-profile TFM

Block Assessment items
Block 1: Structure and format of the thesis (10%)
  1. Formal presentation
  2. Table of contents, tables, figures, etc.
  3. Tables, figures, etc. referenced in the text
  4. Coherent structure
  5. Development of all sections
  6. Logical sequencing
  7. Clear and professional discourse
  8. APA standards applied to citations and references
Block 2: Introduction and objectives (10%)
  1. Sound justification for the topic choice
  2. The general objective is clear, realistic, and appropriate
  3. The secondary objectives are clear, realistic, and appropriate
  4. Objectives are consistent with the prior justification and the work developed
Block 3: Conceptual framework (15%)
  1. Description of the study context (company, market, destination, etc.)
  2. Adequacy and depth of the bibliography used
  3. Updated bibliography (novelty)
Block 4: Methodology (15%)
  1. Methodological suitability for the issue/topic addressed
  2. Rigorous development of the selected methodology
Block 5: Analysis and discussion of results (20%)
  1. Proper use of analysis tools and data visualisation (tables, figures, etc.)
  2. Connection between results and the issue/topic/objectives
Block 6: Conclusions (10%)
  1. Clarity and consistency with objectives and proposed actions
  2. Rigour in solving the issue/topic addressed
  3. Implications for managing the issue/topic
  4. Limitations included and possible future action proposals
Block 7: Presentation and defence (60%)
  1. Quality of visual materials
  2. Oral and non-verbal communication
  3. Skills and accuracy when answering the committee regarding the TFM content
  4. Time management during the presentation
Block 8: Supervisor’s assessment (5%)