Definition

1. Noun:
   • Thesis; Dissertation: A substantial, formal piece of academic writing based on original research, submitted in support of candidature for an advanced academic degree (such as a Master's or Doctorate). It presents the author's research and findings.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Cô ấy đang viết luận án tiến sĩ về lịch sử. (She is writing her doctoral dissertation on history.)
  • Buổi bảo vệ luận án sẽ diễn ra vào tuần tới. (The thesis defense will take place next week.)
  • Luận án của anh ấy được đánh giá rất cao. (His thesis was highly evaluated.)

Advanced Usage

• The term is most commonly associated with high-level degrees. "Luận án tiến sĩ" specifically means a doctoral dissertation, while "luận án thạc sĩ" refers to a master's thesis.

Variants and Related Words

• Luận văn (n): A thesis or dissertation, often used for a master's degree or a shorter research project compared to a "luận án."
  • Luận văn tốt nghiệp của sinh viên. (The student's graduation thesis.)

Synonyms

• Dissertation: A long essay on a particular subject, especially one written for a university degree.
• Thesis: A statement or theory that is put forward as a premise to be maintained or proved, or a long essay or dissertation involving personal research.

Related Terms

• Bảo vệ luận án (v): To defend a thesis/dissertation.

  • Sinh viên phải bảo vệ luận án trước hội đồng giám khảo. (The student must defend their thesis before an examination committee.)

• Hội đồng chấm luận án (n): Thesis examination committee.

  • Hội đồng chấm luận án gồm năm giáo sư. (The thesis committee consists of five professors.)

noun

1. thesis; dissertation