Limitations on the Phases and Activities of Thesis Development

Abstract

The thesis is part of the scientific production of universities and in the case of undergraduate students, allows them to achieve the professional title. Several studies argue that the process of preparing the thesis is conditioned by various factors that can prevent success and achieve the professional title. This article presents the limitations that occur in the process of preparing the thesis, according to the perception of undergraduate students of an engineering career. The methodology is based on a quantitative and transversal approach. The survey involved 112 students. The results showed that there were no significant differences in terms of gender or study cycle, in the limitations to elaborate the thesis. Likewise, the students mentioned aspects that must be managed such as time management, commitment, and teamwork. Understanding the limitations in the thesis writing process allows professors to provide greater support to the student in the research process. © 2023, Associacao Iberica de Sistemas e Tecnologias de Informacao. All rights reserved.