How do you make an outline for a thesis?

How do you make an outline for a thesis?

As soon as the topic of your thesis has been determined, you can start with the outline. Its central components are the introduction, the main part and the conclusion. This also includes a list of references, an appendix if necessary, and the declaration of independence.

How many sub-points?

There should be a maximum of seven to eight sub-points per main point, i.e. 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 … 1.8 is still within the limits, everything that goes beyond that makes the Bachelor’s and Master’s thesis confusing and, especially with short works, more is too much of a good thing (cf Franck & Stary 2009: 139; Franck 2004: 102).

What is the maximum number of subchapters?

You can’t really write that much for a subchapter. With 20 pages, there shouldn’t be more than two levels.

What do you write in a table of contents?

All chapters and subchapters as well as the list of figures, tables and bibliography are listed in the table of contents of your term paper. If you used an affidavit, that will also be listed in the table of contents.