The thesis is the student’s own and independent problem-solving-oriented process, in support of which the student is entitled to receive supervision. The supervisor’s duty is to support and encourage this process and the learning taking place in it.
It is recommendable that the thesis writer and the supervising teacher agree, at the initial stage of the thesis process, on the goals of supervision, the methods of supervision, the division of duties, the time available for supervision, and the seminar practice. In the case of a projectized thesis, a working life representative can also participate in supervision.
In most cases, the teachers of the Faculty act as supervisors. A thesis can also be supervised by more than one teacher. Sometimes, the second supervisor may be a visiting lecturer or, in commissions, a working-life representative. Even if the thesis is supervised by a working-life representative, the final grade is given by the supervising teachers.
The primary responsibility for the content and language of the thesis lies with the student. Help with the language check and assessment is available from the Finnish or communication teacher of the respective Faculty. The language of the abstract in another language, which usually is English, is usually checked by the language teacher of the Faculty.