Phrases you can use when presenting your diploma paper
This work/research/essay/paper examines/looks at/studies the principles
It considers recent work/development, arguing that
The goal/the objective of the paper is
The targets ( and the tasks)
This goal can be reached by fulfilling a number of tasks/examining a number of issues
- First, to analyse
- Second, to compare
- Third, to find out
We should admit/acknowledge
The current interest of the research ground on/consists in/focuses on/is concerned with
The theoretical importance of the work is laid on/based on
Relating to/with regard to/what concerns practical implications
It means, I’d like to point out/highlight/strengthen
The consideration of the issues mentioned above in the framework of…helps/reveals the
potential of the research/the study/ the theme/the approach … to prioritise/analyse
With regard to determining the ways of studying tools/mechanisms/the approach of the
research
The methodology of (descriptive, comparative, experimental, analytical analysis) is suggested as
a means of profiling essential characteristics of ideas/ concepts/ systems/ theory/ study/
methods
Major issues impacting on the consideration of topic under study/subject matter/thesis
statement are examined, in particular the way in which (something) can be drafted/amended/
updated
The concept of approach/issue is important (for practical implications)
- The introduction outlines the general idea of the paper
- The main body is focused on
- The conclusion features the classification of/presents recommendations/suggests
trajectories for further study of
- The first chapter/issue/sub-point focuses on
- The second chapter/issue/sub-point considers
- The final chapter/sub-point/issue is discussed in relation to the challenges facing
In particular, notions/procedures/norms of legislation are analysed and the experience in/of… is
presented as a case study.
The conclusion takes/suggests/covers/involves the issues discussed in the work/study and
presents them in terms of…
Future research trajectories are also proposed.
The paper also includes the Reference list, Glossary and Appendix(Appendices).
PEOPLES’ FRIENDSHIP UNIVFRSSTY OF RUSSIA
Law faculty
NAME OF THE STUDENT
TITLE
Degree paper
Scientific supervisor:
(date)
(signature)
Language supervisor:
(date)
Moscow 2010
(signature)
CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ....................................................................
(purpose, tasks, current interest, new approach,
methods,(comparative, theoretical), materials, structure*)
Chapter I. ...............................................................................
Chapter II .............................................................................
Chapter III .............................................................................
Conclusion............................................................................
REFERENCES… ...............................................................
GLOSSARY………………………………………………
* You’d better focus on structure of your research when presenting it at the
exam. It’s funny to read about it right after the Contents or Outline.