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%% Macros for filling in commonly changed items
\newcommand{\TIheadofgrad}{Benedikt Helgason~\formatemail{benhel AT ru.is} or TVD Person}
\newcommand{\TItvdadmin}{Hjördís Lára Hreinsdóttir~\formatemail{hjordislh AT ru.is}}
\newcommand{\TIheadofgrad}{Eyjolvur Ingi Ásgeirsson~\formatemail{eyjolfur AT ru.is} or TD Person}
\newcommand{\TItvdadmin}{Sigrún Þorgeirsdóttir~\formatemail{sigrunth AT ru.is}}
% \begin{document} % this tells the compiler that it is time to make
% % text to print instead of just getting ready.
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\end{description}
\section{Where to get the files}
Latest version
\url{https://github.com/foleyj2/ru-thesis}
Old Template
\url{https://repository.cs.ru.is/svn/thesis-template/branches/stable/RUThesisTemplate.zip}
Old version on Overleaf
\begin{description}
\item [Actively developed code:] \url{https://github.com/foleyj2/ru-thesis}\item [Overleaf Template:] \url{https://www.overleaf.com/latex/templates/reykjavik-university-project-report-and-thesis-template/fcwvcgnstrjs}
\item [Old code:] \url{https://repository.cs.ru.is/svn/thesis-template/branches/stable/RUThesisTemplate.zip}
\item [Old Overleaf Template:]
\url{https://www.overleaf.com/latex/templates/reykjavik-university-project-report-and-thesis-template/fwdnpmdvwqcj}
Help page:
\item [RU Official Help page:]
\url{https://help.ru.is/index.php?/Knowledgebase/Article/View/156/0/final-projectthesisdissertation-template}
\end{description}
% Published at:
% \begin{itemize}
% \item \url{http://www.ru.is/tvd/reglur/ritgerdir}
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\begin{itemize}
%\item \path{cls/}: contains the \path{rureport.cls} template used to format these instructions.
\item \path{graphics/:} contains the graphics to generate this document.
%\item \path{msword/}: contains the MS word signatures pages and an example template for the various degrees.
% These templates are automatically generated from the \LaTeX{} templates on occasion and are only for reference.
%\item \path{latex/}: containes LaTeX templates
\item \path{covers/:} contains the official covers (from RU Communications) to be put on the outside of the finished book.
\item \path{IEEEtran/:} contains the IEEE citation style files
%\item \path{deadlines.xlsx}: A deadline calculator that uses the semester's
%graduation date
%\item \path{RU-TVD-MSC-rules-2017.pdf}: RU Master's Thesis rules and information
\end{itemize}
\section{Signatures}
@@ -98,24 +92,29 @@ There is also a page for copyright release that needs to be signed so the librar
You must include the signed pages when you upload your document electronically to Skemma.
\section{Printing}
If you decide to print, make sure you are doing it on archival A4 acid-free paper.
If you decide to print, make sure you are doing it on archival acid-free paper.
Otherwise, your document will yellow and fall apart in the library over time.
Traditionally, the student prints out and binds a copy for each advisor and examiner.
This may also be required if the research was funded or in certain circumstances.
If you are using a printing house to take care of the binding, they may be able to take the completed PDFs (cover and inside text) and print them for you.
Check with the printing house if they want it as A4 (to be trimmed) or as B5 (which they will take care of resizing).
\section{Submission}
When your document is finished and approved by your advisor, it needs to be uploaded to Skemman~\url{https://skemman.is}.
An important thing to remember is that the uploaded document will follow you for the rest of your career:
employers are likely to find it and skim it.
Make sure the document is not something you would be embarressed by.
Make sure the document is something you would be proud to have associated with you.
The general submission sequence is:
\begin{enumerate}
\item Defense complete, minor corrections complete after 3 days of work.
\item Get signature pages signed by supervisor(s) and examiner.
\item Sign the library release page.
\item Scan the pages in, put them into the document in the appropriate places.
\item Upload the finished PDF to Skemman.
\item Save the completed thesis text as \path{main.pdf}
%\item Get signature pages signed by supervisor(s) and examiner.
%\item Sign the library release page.
%\item Scan the pages in, put them into the document in the appropriate places.
\item Open the official cover files in \path{cover}, fill in the appropriate fields, and save as a \path{cover.pdf}
\item Use a PDF binding tool such as PDFsam \url{https://pdfsam.org} to putthe cover before the first page and save as \path{thesis.pdf}
\item Upload the finished \path{thesis.pdf} to Skemman.
\item An autogenerated email is sent from Skemman.
This email should be forwarded to your admin such at \TItvdadmin{}.
\item Grade for the thesis is published.
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\end{enumerate}
\section{LaTeX Template Instructions}
Many notes are at the top of the \path{DEGREE-NAME-YEAR.tex} file, this file
is for a general overview and common problems.
Some information is at the top of \path{main.tex} file, this file is for a general overview and common problems.
%More information on working with LaTeX at
%\url{http://afs.rnd.ru.is/project/htgaru/trunk/how-to-get-around-projects.pdf}
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\begin{enumerate}
\item Find a safe place to work on your thesis document.
The author recommends Git on Overleaf, but anywhere data is backed up is a appropriate.
If you wish to have a repository to be setup for your thesis on openproject.cs.ru.is, email csit AT ru.is.
If you wish to have a repository to be setup for your thesis on \url{openproject.cs.ru.is}, email csit AT ru.is.
If you are working with sensitive information, you should avoid bitbucket, google drive, dropbox, and any other free cloud service.
If you think this is unnecessary, just consider how much time you will lose if your computer crashes.
Due to Murphy's law, this is likely to happen just before your thesis is due\footnote{This has happened many times.}.
@@ -226,10 +224,10 @@ is for a general overview and common problems.
Watch out for line endings. Linux, Windows, and OSX all use different line endings in text files.
\item Use biber/biblatex instead of bibtex.
(The template already does this.)
(The template may already do this.)
Otherwise Icelandic characters will not work properly in your \path{references.bib} file.
TexMaker and TeXStudio require a configuration change to do this.
Refer to the ``...Projects'' guide above.
%Refer to the ``...Projects'' guide above.
\item Be consistent about UPPER and lower case in naming files.
Windows doesn't care (but some programs in Windows do).
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The Council of the School of Science and Engineering first adopted these rules on 19th March 2010 and they have since undergone minor revisions.
In 2022, members from the School of Engineering, School of Computer Science, and Communications met to simplify the requirements and harmonize them between the two departments.
In order to graduate with an MSc degree from the School of Science and Engineering (SSE) all students must complete a project that results in a formal thesis and a public defence of the thesis.
The thesis can be submitted either in English or Icelandic and should sufficiently present a body of work commensurate with the number of credits of the particular MSc project.
\subsection{Thesis Layout and Form}
The layout and form of the thesis shall in general be according to good practice for a thesis of this type. The student shall consult his/her supervisor on an appropriate structure for the thesis, appendices to the thesis and the reference system, taking into account established practice within the specific field of research. Each department within the School of Science and Engineering may set rules that further specify the form and layout of the thesis, including a recommended template.
In general, the thesis is expected to contain the following:
\begin{itemize}
\item Front cover (standard)
\item Front page (standard format)
\item Front and back cover (standard)
\item Title page (standard format)
\item Abstract (in English and Icelandic)
\item Signature page (standard format)
\item Abstract (in English or Icelandic)
\item Acknowledgements (optional)
\item Preface (optional)
\item Table of contents
\item List of tables
\item List of figures
\item List of drawings and enclosed material, e.g. CD (as appropriate)
\item Introduction
\item Methods
\item Results
\item Discussion
\item Conclusion
\item Body Text
\item References
\item Appendices (as appropriate)
\item Back cover (standard)
\end{itemize}
The front cover, front page, title page and back cover have a specific form as shown in the attached examples and shall contain all information requested.
No variation from this form is permitted.
If the thesis is written in English, the title on the title page shall be in English; however, an Icelandic translation of the title must be presented with an Icelandic abstract, and vice versa if the thesis is written in Icelandic.
An abstract is mandatory, both in English and Icelandic.
An abstract is mandatory in English or Icelandic, following the language of the main text.
The maximum length of abstract is 300 words.
At the end of the abstract there should be a list of up to five keywords reflecting the content of the thesis.
The printed version of the thesis shall be on white paper of size A4 and weight \SI{80}{\gram\per\square\meter}. The cover pages will be provided by the School. In general, the font should be Times or Times New Roman of size 12 points.
The printed version of the thesis shall be on white paper of size B5 and weight \SI{80}{\gram\per\square\meter}.
The cover pages will be provided by the School. In general, the font should be STIX2 in 10 points.
Guidelines for page numbering and layout:
\begin{itemize}
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Final Preparation for PhD Dissertations:\footnote{Always refer to the website in case details have changed}
\begin{enumerate}
\item Send PDF to Administrative person \TItvdadmin{}
\item Get signature pages signed, and scan them into PDF
%\item Get signature pages signed, and scan them into PDF
\item Talk to one of the printing companies in Iceland and ask if they can do a B4 booklet with a printed cover.
\fxwarning{Someone needs to tell me which ones are good and what are the magic words}
\item Make clear which elements are the outside cover and which are the inside contents.
\textbf{You want to make sure they don't print a copy of the cover inside the book.}
\item They will insert your signature pages into the PDF and start the printing process;
The paper you want is archival-quality acid-free 240$\times$\SI{170}{\milli\meter} (aka B5, Programme, or Book Economy).
\item If you can, get a proof of the print to check that the layout is correct and the quality is good.
\item If you can, get a proof of the print to check that the layout is correct and the quality is acceptable, particularly any figures.
\item If is acceptable, then get them to print out the required number of copies.
\item Finally bring the copies to head of graduate studies(\TIheadofgrad{}), who should forward them as appropriate.
\end{enumerate}
%\bibliographystyle{IEEEtran}
%\bibliography{references}
\newpage
\appendix
\section{BSc Programs}
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\item Exercise Science and Coaching
\item Financial Engineering
\item Mechanical Engineering
\item Sustainable Energy Engineering --- REYST
\item Sustainable Science --- REYST
\item Sustainable Energy Engineering
\item Sustainable Science
\item Urban Planning and Transport
\end{itemize}